devilish

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How wordplay and devilish games of deduction can be as satisfying to the soul as a song.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

And Universal's horror sequel "Black Phone 2," once again starring Ethan Hawke as a devilish villain, came in fifth place at $2.7 million.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Out of Toronto, Times critic Amy Nicholson celebrated the film as “a devilish and dynamic adaptation,” remarking on DaCosta’s changes to Ibsen’s play by saying, “The spirit is faithful; the subtext is fresh.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

He said he found Mr Combs there in a towel, slouched on a chair with a "devilish" look on his face, and a broken vase on the floor.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

The air was aswirl with flame, soot, and burning shingles, each caught in a devilish whirlwind.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson