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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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | Gives a hint or hint of what is to come | ||||||
verb • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||||
Subtle Hint Or Blatant One
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OVERTONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERTONE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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