The Clue
Like many an O. Henry story (6 letter answer)
The Answer
IRONIC
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Notes
The answer IRONIC is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
Related Clues
Sarcastic
Satirical
Wry
Double-edged
Having a twist
"Isn't it ___?"
Sarcastic, in a way
Satirical, maybe
Subtly sarcastic
Twisted, in a way
Unexpected, in a way
Wryly humorous
Funny in a twisted way
Having hidden humor
Like poetic justice
Like wry humor
Unexpectedly appropriate, maybe
Like a break-in at a burglar's house
Like Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard"
Like a firehouse burning down?
Like some of Chekhov's writings
Like some Swift writing
Like some twists of fate
Meaning the contrary of what is expressed
Like man O. Henry stories
Like many O. Henry stories
Like many Rod Serling works
Definition
IRONIC as an adjective:
1. (dry, ironic, ironical, wry) = humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely"; "an ironic novel"; "an ironical smile"; "with a wry Scottish wit"
2. (ironic, ironical) = characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is; "madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker"; "it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely"