Satire Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Satire that was published at Star Tribune crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Satire" leads us to the answer "IRONY" due to the specific characteristics and definition of these terms:

• Satire: A literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock people's vices, follies, or society itself. It often aims to bring about change or provoke thought through wit and clever wordplay.
• IRONY: A rhetorical device or figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal or surface meaning of the words. It often involves a contrast between expectations and reality, creating a humorous or sarcastic effect.

With this definition in mind, "IRONY" perfectly fits as the answer to the clue "Satire" in today's crossword puzzle. Both terms are closely related in terms of conveying a deeper meaning through subtle twists in language or context.

More Answers:

• IRONY
• LAMPOON
• PARODY

Definition of "IRONY"

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

Example :

‘Don't go overboard with the gratitude,’ he rejoined with heavy irony

the irony is that I thought he could help me

one of life's little ironies

 The Crossword clue "Satire" published 45 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Star Tribune	2 February 2025	IRONY
Evening Standard - Quick	28 August 2024	LAMPOON
Crossword Champ Pro	20 May 2024	IRONY
The Sun Two Speed	12 March 2023	PARODY
The Irish Independent Simple	9 February 2023	LAMPOON
Penny dell	29 March 2021	IRONY
The Guardian Quick	30 December 2020	LAMPOON
The Irish News Quick	22 August 2020	LAMPOON
The Telegraph - Quick	16 July 2020	LAMPOON
The Times Concise	7 October 2018	LAMPOON
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	7 September 2014	PARODY
Universal	25 April 2004	LAMPOON