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Word entry · 12 letters

afterthought

Best crossword clue

"Late add-on"

12 letters · collected on this word page

12 lettersPronunciation /ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/Part of speech nounSorted aefghhortttuStarts with AEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. an addition that was not included in the original plan

Word origin

From after- + thought, probably modelled on forethought. Compare also the verb afterthink.

Used in a sentence

  • She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
  • This whole remodeling was an afterthought; we were only going to paint and call it good.
  • The lighting in the corridor just dabbles of arcs, afterthoughts, smears. The light a grime that gives him a slight headache. The same type as when it has rained, remained humid, a fetid stale of ozone over everything.

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