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| 3 | 33% | 9 | Medical examination reveals a new exceptional talent — ace incision! | |
Exceptional Talent May Be Hidden Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 147 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LATENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LATENT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LATENT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
- • (pathology) not presently active noun
- • (forensics) the residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint.
- • An underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor.
- • Anything that is latent. adjective
- • Existing or present but concealed or inactive.
- • (of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant.
- • Lying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The virus remains latent in the body until it becomes active."
- • "There may be latent dangers in this seemingly harmless activity."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Aug 2003 | Down 11 | |
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