German City Provided Backing With Subtle Skill Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation
	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
	27%	13		Financial backing provided to lessen financial burden
	noun • money (or other benefits) obtained as a subsidy • the act of providing a subsidy

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Feb 2011	Across 14
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