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Upbeats Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANACRUSES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ANACRUSES

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197%9Exact Match!
290%7 Able to float easily or stay afloat
390%8 Full of joy and happiness

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We think the answer is "ANACRUSES" which means:

    noun
  • • An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse.
  • • An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The musical piece begins with several anacruses before the main melody enters."
  • • "The anacruses in this composition give it a lively and energetic start."

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New York Times19 Oct 1991 Across 67
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