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

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We think the answer is "SUBTEXT" which means:

    noun
  • • (authorship) the implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The film's subtext explores themes of loneliness and isolation."
  • • "The subtext of their conversation revealed a deeper level of tension."

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The Guardian Quick26 Aug 2016 Down 13
New York Times24 Feb 2016 Across 67
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