Contradictory device (5,8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MIXEDMETAPHOR Contradictory device (5,8) (13) The Guardian Quick Sep 6, 2024
8% LEVER Lifting device (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 2, 2026
8% ECIG Vaping device (4) LA Times Daily Jan 1, 2026
8% EREADER Literary device? (7) The Atlantic Dec 31, 2025
8% HDTVS Sharp devices? (5) USA Today Dec 31, 2025
8% FERMIPARADOX Contradictory statement regarding the likelihood of alien life existing (12) USA Today Dec 30, 2025
8% RADIO DAB device (5) The Telegraph Plusword Dec 30, 2025
8% IRONY Satirical device (5) Commuter Dec 27, 2025
8% NEEDLE Sewing device (6) Puzzler Backwords Dec 25, 2025
8% MICE Clicking devices (4) Commuter Dec 23, 2025

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