Basis of many a riddle answer Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Basis of many a riddle answer crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on October 12 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Basis of many a riddle answer has a total of 3 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | PUN | Basis of many a riddle answer | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
| • | To pound. |
| • | A play on words which have the same sound but different meanings; an expression in which two different applications of a word present an odd or ludicrous idea; a kind of quibble or equivocation. |
| • | To make puns, or a pun; to use a word in a double sense, especially when the contrast of ideas is ludicrous; to play upon words; to quibble. |
| • | To persuade or affect by a pun. |
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- Wall Street Journal: Oct 12, 2024
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