The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word UNDERTONES which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1974.
Subdued qualities crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| UNDERTONES | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Subdued qualities
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- modesty
- humility
- humble
- meek
- humbly
- poor
- meekly
- just
- modestly
- meekness
- modest
- humbler
Crossword Answer definitions
UNDERTONES 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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