A Clever Rhyme Or Subtle Teaser I Constitute Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ACROSTIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across • verse in which certain letters such as the first in each line form a word or message
	34%	4		When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment
	noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint
	30%	9		Rhyme scheme featuring only one rhyme
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The Guardian Cryptic21 Oct 2008	Across 7
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