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The Clue
Meaning the contrary (8 letter answer)
The Answer
IRONICAL
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Notes
The answer IRONICAL is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Mocking
Sarcastic
Not straightforward
Slightly twisted
Like Oedipus's curse in "Oedipus Rex"
Definition
IRONICAL as an adjective:
1. (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"
2. (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"