Subtle Reference Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • passing reference or indirect mention
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	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

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New York Times20 Mar 2003	Across 16
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