"Metallic" humor with a twist Crossword Clue

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"Metallic" humor with a twist Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn
2. a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

METALLIC (adjective)
1. containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
METALLIC (noun)
1. a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
2. a yarn made partly or entirely of metal
TWIST (verb)
1. twist suddenly so as to sprain
2. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
TWIST (noun)
1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
2. turning or twisting around (in place)

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15. Sheep's greeting

16. "Breaking ___" (series with Bryan Cranston)

17. Mystical glow

20. ___ runner, "Looney Tunes" bird who inspired the name for a spider species

22. Calendar units, for short

23. Crow's call

24. "Frankly ...," to a texter: Abbr.

27. Give stars on Uber

29. Animated fish from the eponymous Pixar movie which inspired the name for a spider species

35. Not even

37. ___ Zeppelin (rock band)

38. King ___, giant gorilla from many eponymous movies who inspired the name for a finch species

39. On ___ for the course (right on track)

40. Hot temper

41. Unbiased hiring letters

43. Curtain hanger

45. Inspiring talk before a big game

48. Dog's foot

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58. Sandwich fish

59. Aesop's "The ___ Who Cried Wolf"

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62. Scarfed down a meal

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