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Humor that subtly mocks – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Humor that subtly mocks” is IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, in the NYT Mini on June 3, 2020.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2020 | NYT Mini 2D | 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
- What cheating in an ethics class is an example of
- Humor with a twist
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Humor that subtly mocks”?
IRONY (5 letters). Most recently IRONY, on June 3, 2020 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Humor that subtly mocks”?
5 letters, starting with I (I____).