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Contrived plot device in a play or novel Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Contrived plot device in a play or novel last seen in Guardian Speedy puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 13 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEUSEXMACHINA.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEUSEXMACHINA Contrived plot device in a play or novel | (13) | The Guardian Speedy | Aug 2, 2020 |
| 3% | TIMELOOP "Groundhog Day" plot device | (8) | USA Today | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | PLANNED Contrived or plotted | (7) | ||
| 3% | DEUS EX MACHINA Contrived plot device | (15) | The Times Concise | Jun 26, 2022 |
| 3% | SETUP Contrived plot | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 8, 2021 |
| 3% | FLASHBACKS Novel-plot devices | (10) | ||
| 3% | HATCHERS Plot contrivers. | (8) | ||
| 2% | LIAISE Is a lie contrived to make contact? (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | PAGER Device that beeps | (5) | Commuter | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | STRAINER Filtering device | (8) | The Times Concise | Jan 6, 2026 |
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