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A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it” is IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, in the NYT Mini on May 26, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| IRONY | 5 | I____ |
What IRONY means
- nounwitty language used to convey insults or scorn; ; ; --Jonathan Swift
- nounincongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
- nouna trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | NYT Mini 3D | IRONY |
Other clues for IRONY
- What the bumper sticker "Your in America, speak English" exhibits
- Choking on a Life Saver, e.g.
- Feature of the Bushism "Is our children learning?"
- Humor form loved by hipsters
- It can be dramatic or situational
- Feature of postmodern humor
- The fact that Nintendo of America's new C.E.O. is named Doug Bowser, e.g.
- A smoke alarm bursting into flames, e.g.
- Central conceit of the humor on "The Colbert Report"
- Kind of humor much seen in postmodernism
- Humor that subtly mocks
- What cheating in an ethics class is an example of
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FAQ
What is the answer to “A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it”?
IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, on May 26, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “A hardware store with a broken doorknob is an example of it”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).