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"___ but true" Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Meaning
and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
Hint 2: Synonyms
SAD, JUST, ONLY
Hint 3: Best answers
SAD, JUST, MERELY

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Best answers for "___ but true"

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All 5 answers for "___ but true"

"___ but true" with 3 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
SAD3

"___ but true" with 4 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
JUST4
ONLY4

"___ but true" with 6 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
MERELY6
SIMPLY6

Synonyms for "___ but true"

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What's the best solution for "___ but true"?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue "___ but true" is SAD. Other possible answers include just, merely, only, simply.

How many solutions are there for "___ but true"?

We have found 5 possible answers for the crossword clue "___ but true".

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What is another word for "___ but true"?

We list 4 synonyms related to "___ but true". Common alternatives include JUST, ONLY, MERELY, SIMPLY.

Which crosswords feature clues like "___ but true"?

Clues like "___ but true" often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Quick Cryptic, The Guardian Quick, The Guardian Cryptic, Sunday Mirror, Financial Times Daily, among others.


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