Impertinent Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 12, 2016 · 51-Down
Appeared in 13 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and October 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 12, 2016 · 51-Down · 5 letters
SASSY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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