12 Nod Off At Subtle Malicious Comment Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INNUENDO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: INNUENDO

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	46%	4		When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment
3	30%	7		Malicious comment?

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "INNUENDO" which means:

noun

• An indirect (and usually malicious) implication

verb

• To interpret (something libellous or slanderous) in terms of what was implied.

An example sentence would be:

• "Her comment was filled with innuendo, hinting at something scandalous."
• "The comedian's jokes were rife with innuendo, making the audience burst into laughter."

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The Guardian Cryptic25 Jun 2013	Down 5
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