The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ELEMENTAL which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1982.
Not subtle or refined crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ELEMENTAL | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Not subtle or refined
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- finespun
- subtile
- sublimate
- rarefy
- crude
- gentle
- coarsen
- delicate
- gutsy
- indelicate
- open
- rough
Crossword Answer definitions
ELEMENTAL noun- (theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.
- Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
- Basic, fundamental or elementary.
- Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.
- (by extension) Of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.
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