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Subtle Meaning In Obvious Jokes Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 128 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OVERTONES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERTONES
Updated: April 3, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OVERTONES" which means:
- noun
- • (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
- • A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency verb
- • To give an overtone to.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The music had dark overtones that added a sense of mystery."
- • "Her words carried subtle racial overtones that offended many people."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Mar 2024 | Down 6 | |
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