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The Clue
Motive questioner (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CYNIC
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Notes
The answer CYNIC is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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One with a negative outlook on life
Negative sort of person
Definition
CYNIC as a noun:
1. (cynic, faultfinder) = someone who is critical of the motives of others
2. a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control