The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word UNDERTONE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2002.
Implicit meaning, eg crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UNDERTONE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Implicit meaning, eg
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- undertone
- overtone
- subtext
- implication
- message
- purport
- undercurrent
- underlying
- intent
- symbolic
- lines
- explicit
Crossword Answer definitions
UNDERTONE noun- An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
- An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
- A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
- A low state of the physical faculties.
- To accompany as an undertone.
- To say or speak in an undertone.
- To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
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