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Hint Insinuation Crossword Clue

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noun

• (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

• a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

54%4 An insinuation
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

47%11Hint or suggestion of something without directly stating it
noun

• an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

• the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments

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New York Times13 Jun 1992 Down 8
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