Wryly comical Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 5, 2023 · 86-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 5, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 5, 2023 · 86-Across · 5 letters
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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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