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The Clue

Not straightforward (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
Meaning the contrary
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"