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Answer: IRONIC
IRONIC is a New York Times Crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 27 times.
Meaning
Ironic refers to a situation, event, or statement that seems different or opposite to what one would expect. It often involves a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens. In the case of "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, the story is about a couple who make sacrifices to buy each other Christmas gifts, only to realize that their gifts are no longer useful. The irony lies in the unexpected outcome and the contrast between their intentions and the result.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Like some hipster T-shirts. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.
Referring crossword puzzle clues
- "Isn't it ___?"
- Double-edged
- Having a twist
- Satirical, maybe
- Twisted, in a way
- Having hidden humor
- Unexpected, in a way
- Funny in a twisted way
- Like some Swift writing
- Against expectations, say
- Like man O. Henry stories
- Like many O. Henry stories
- Like many an O. Henry story
- Like some hipster T-shirts
- Like many Rod Serling works
Recent usage in crossword puzzles
- New York Times - July 7, 2024
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- New York Times - February 17, 2005