Sinister smile Crossword Clue

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Sinister smile Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
2. a contemptuous or scornful remark
(verb)
1. express through a scornful smile
2. smile contemptuously

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SINISTER (adjective)
1. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
2. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
SMILE (noun)
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
SMILE (verb)
1. change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
2. express with a smile

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ERNES

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56. Prepare coffee beans

57. 'That ___ to do it'

59. Dutch cheese

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Down

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6. Commotion

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8. ABCs

9. Tickle pink

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12. Earnest

15. Left to perish

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24. Stellar explosion

26. Cool Ranch snack chip

27. Sunups

28. Sound followed by “Bless you!”

29. Top group of advisers

31. Completely exhausted

32. Implicit ___ training

34. And so on and so forth

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44. Safeguard

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53. My mistake!

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56. "How's it ___?"

58. Extreme happiness

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60. The Dark Crystal codirector Henson

61. ___ vez más (Spanish for “one more time”)

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