"The shoddy sandwich knife couldn't cut the mustard," e.g. Crossword Clue

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"The shoddy sandwich knife couldn't cut the mustard," e.g. Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a humorous play on words
(verb)
1. make a play on words

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHODDY (adjective)
1. unethical or dishonest
2. made of inferior workmanship and materials
SHODDY (noun)
1. reclaimed wool fiber
MUSTARD (noun)
1. leaves eaten as cooked greens
2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds

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