Now meaning contrived or foolish talk, what word originated as "a trick to catch applause" in 18th-century theatres? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLAPTRAP Now meaning contrived or foolish talk, what word originated as "a trick to catch applause" in 18th-century theatres? (8) (8)
5% ANNE 18th-century queen (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 9, 2026
5% WERE "Now __ talking!" (4) LA Times Daily Jun 1, 2026
4% INANE Foolish (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 10, 2026
4% ROCOCO 18th-century art style (6) (6) The Sun Mini Jun 30, 2026
4% SPAM What some filters catch (4) The Atlantic Jun 27, 2026
4% TREAT Trick or __ (5) Commuter Jun 26, 2026
4% SEE "__ what I mean?" (3) Commuter Jun 25, 2026
4% INEPT Foolish (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 21, 2026
4% STAGED Contrived dramatically (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 17, 2026
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