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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | |
3 | 27% | 13 | Financial backing provided to lessen financial burden | |
German City Provided Backing With Subtle Skill Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FINESSE" which means:
- noun
- • Subtly skillful handling of a situation verb
- • To evade (a problem, situation, etc.) by using some clever argument or strategem.
- • To play (a card) as a finesse.
- • To handle or manage carefully or skilfully; to manipulate in a crafty way.
- • To attempt to win a trick by finessing.
- • To play a ball out of the way of an opponent.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He handled the delicate situation with finesse."
- • "Her performance on the piano showcased her incredible finesse."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Feb 2011 | Across 14 | |
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