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Mordant Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SARDONIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SARDONIC

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We think the answer is "SARDONIC" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
  • adjective
  • • Scornfully mocking or cynical.
  • • Disdainfully or ironically humorous.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "His sardonic tone revealed his true feelings about the situation."
  • • "She responded with a sardonic smile, clearly not amused."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Quick02 Jul 2021 Down 12
New York Times05 Apr 2008 Across 58
New York Times01 Feb 2008 Down 5
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