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noun • conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | ||||||||
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Little Distinction Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 145 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NICETY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NICETY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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Similar Clues
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1 | Following 17-, 37-, 40- and 43-Across, end of a properly formed yet 11-Down sentence by 25-Down demonstrating the distinction between syntax and semantics
New York Times -
27 Sep 2023 | New York Times / 27 Sep 2023 |
2 | Lacking in distinction
The Guardian Quick -
10 Nov 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 10 Nov 2012 |
3 | Little by little | |
4 | Observe distinction
The Guardian Cryptic -
04 May 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 04 May 2010 |
5 | Subtle distinction (6)
New York Times -
10 Sep 1993 | New York Times / 10 Sep 1993 |
6 | Token of distinction in a particular field; proudly displayed wound or injury bravely taken
The Guardian Speedy -
02 Aug 2015 | The Guardian Speedy / 02 Aug 2015 |
7 | Wearing down little by little, an _____ process |
