The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DELICATE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1954.
Slight and subtle crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DELICATE | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Slight and subtle
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- imperceptible
- nuance
- delicate
- nice
- sly
- delicacy
- hint
- acute
- gradation
- nod
- nudge
- peek
Crossword Answer definitions
DELICATE noun- A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.
- A choice dainty; a delicacy.
- A delicate, luxurious, or effeminate person.
- Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
- Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
- Intended for use with fragile items.
- Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
- Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
- Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
- Addicted to pleasure; luxurious; voluptuous; alluring.
- Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
- Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
- Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
- Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
- Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
- Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
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