(Of a question) asked only for effect Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue (Of a question) asked only for effect . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RHETORICAL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RHETORICAL (Of a question) asked only for effect (10)
8% PRY Ask nosy questions (3) New York Times Mini Jan 31, 2026
8% POSED Asked, like a question (5) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
8% HOTENOUGHFORYOU Question asked by a fan? (15) LA Times Daily Jan 3, 2026
6% TAN Sunbathing effect (3)
6% CARDED Asked for ID (6) Eugene Sheffer Feb 16, 2026
6% ENACT Put into effect (5) Newsday Feb 13, 2026
6% SOLE Only (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 11, 2026
6% IWISH "If only!" (5) Wall Street Journal Feb 9, 2026
6% TOO "Is that ___ much to ask for?" (3)
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