Answer: wordplay
| Clue | Length | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| abuse of terms | 3 letters | pun |
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| abuse of terms | 8 letters | wordplay |
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| abuse of terms | 8 letters | twisting |
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| abuse of terms | 9 letters | squeezing |
| abuse of terms | 9 letters | torturing |
| abuse of terms | 10 letters | spoonerism |
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| abuse of terms | 13 letters | talkee-talkee |
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