Whimsically humorous Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 7, 1999 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 7, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 7, 1999 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
comical in an odd or whimsical manner; "a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor"
adjective
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