Puppetry and animation Crossword Clue

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Puppetry and animation Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PUPPETRY (noun)
1. a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
2. the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
ANIMATION (noun)
1. the condition of living or the state of being alive
2. general activity and motion

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