The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ALLUSION which also is the latest solution we found used in 3Across in 2008.
Subtle reference crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ALLUSION | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Subtle reference
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- allusion
- innuendo
- hint
- nod
- sharp
- tint
- insinuate
- connotation
- ham
- logic
- acute
- artifice
Crossword Answer definitions
ALLUSION noun- An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned
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