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A smoke alarm bursting into flames, e.g. – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “A smoke alarm bursting into flames, e.g.” is IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, in the NYT Mini on July 7, 2019.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2019 | NYT Mini 6A | IRONY |
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FAQ
What is the answer to “A smoke alarm bursting into flames, e.g.”?
IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, on July 7, 2019 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “A smoke alarm bursting into flames, e.g.”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).