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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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| 2 | 29% | 3 | It may be understated | |
| 3 | 29% | 8 | "Sex" written in understated line on box | |
Understated Crossword Clue
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SUBTLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SUBTLE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SUBTLE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
- • Able to make fine distinctions
- • Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way adjective
- • Hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable.
- • (of a thing) cleverly contrived.
- • (of a person or animal) cunning, skillful.
- • Insidious.
- • Tenuous; rarefied; of low density or thin consistency.
- • Refined; exquisite.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her smile was a subtle hint of amusement."
- • "The artist used subtle shades of blue to create a calming effect."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| New York Times02 Feb 2005 | Down 35 | |
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