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| 2 | 32% | 11 | Inclined to be devious or dishonest | |
| 3 | 25% | 11 | Inclined or inclined by nature | |
Inclined To Be Devious Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OBLIQUE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OBLIQUE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OBLIQUE" which means:
- adjective
- • Slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled noun
- • Any grammatical case other than the nominative
- • A diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso adjective satellite
- • Indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading verb
- • To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
- • To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
- • To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She gave me an oblique look, hinting at her disapproval."
- • "His oblique remarks caused confusion among the audience."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Apr 2016 | Across 25 | |
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