The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WATERMARK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Something that fades into the background crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WATERMARK | 100 % | 9 |
Why may WATERMARK be the right solution?
The answer "WATERMARK" fits because a watermark on a document or image is a subtle design that fades into the background, making it less noticeable but still present.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Something that fades into the background
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Crossword Answer definitions
WATERMARK noun- A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.
- (by extension) A logo superimposed on a digital image, a television broadcast, etc.
- A value stored in a datafile to ensure its integrity, so that if the file's contents are changed then the watermark will no longer match the contents.
- A mark indicating the level to which water has risen.
- To mark paper with a watermark.
- To mark a datafile with a digital watermark.
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