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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 43% | 8 | Fineness of structure or texture; fragile or graceful beauty; a dainty morsel or special culinary luxury; tact; or, the need for said propriety | |
| 3 | 36% | 8 | Not as dainty or fragile | |
Dainty Fragile Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DELICATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DELICATE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DELICATE" which means:
- adjective
- • Exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury adjective satellite
- • Marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
- • Easily broken or damaged or destroyed
- • Easily hurt
- • Developed with extreme delicacy and subtlety
- • Difficult to handle; requiring great tact
- • Of an instrument or device; capable of registering minute differences or changes precisely noun
- • A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
- • A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- • A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She carefully unwrapped the delicate china teacup."
- • "The delicate flower petals were easily crushed."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Quick11 Dec 2001 | Across 9 | |
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