Clues for the word "TAUTOLOGY"
We've had 11 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 9 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on November 16, 2017.
Definition of tautology
- n. - A repetition of the same meaning in different words; needless repetition of an idea in different words or phrases; a representation of anything as the cause, condition, or consequence of itself, as in the following lines: --//The dawn is overcast, the morning lowers,/And heavily in clouds brings on the day. Addison.
Referring Clues
- Needless repetition
- See 58-Across
- See 17-Across
- Use of words repeating something already implied
- Unnecessary repetition
- Ophthalmic optician, for example
- Tense third-generation Scot holding record for redundancy
- Redundancy among grammarians?
- Unnecessary repetition got layout looking higgledy-piggledy
- "Short summary" or "free gift," e.g.
- "Love is love," e.g.
Last Seen In
- New York Times - November 16, 2017
- New York Times - November 16, 2017
- Guardian Quick - May 12, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - November 22, 2010
- Netword - August 23, 2009
- Guardian Everyman - December 10, 2006
- Guardian Quick - September 23, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - January 30, 2003
- Guardian Cryptic - September 04, 2002