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wordplay.

A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A witty verbal exchange; such exchanges collectively.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The part of a cryptic clue that indicates but does not define the solution.

    countable · uncountable
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From word + play.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.