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Subtle Criticism Slangily Crossword Clue

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noun

• relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

• a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

• protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• a position of relative inferiority

• a slight amount or degree of difference

• a mental representation of some haunting experience

• a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)

• a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

verb

• cast a shadow over

• represent the effect of shade or shadow on

• protect from light, heat, or view

• vary slightly

• pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree

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

26%3 Small criticism, slangily
noun

• a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source

• egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing

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