Nearly Unrelated Topic Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TANGENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TANGENT

Updated: February 20, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	30%	9		Off-topic or unrelated
3	29%	11		Phrase that is disconnected or unrelated to the topic

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TANGENT" which means:

noun

• A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
• Ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle

adjective

• Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.
• Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.

An example sentence would be:

• "He went off on a tangent during the meeting, talking about unrelated topics."
• "Her comment was totally off on a tangent and had nothing to do with the discussion."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick21 Feb 2024	Down 13
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