“That’s a ridiculous idea” Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

RIDICULOUS (adjective)
1. inspiring scornful pity
2. broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
IDEA (noun)
1. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
2. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

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