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| 3 | 27% | 13 | Device used to refer to something indirectly or metaphorically | |
Refer To Indirectly Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ALLUDE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALLUDE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ALLUDE" which means:
- verb
- • Make a more or less disguised reference to
An example sentence would be:
- • "He alluded to his troubled past during the interview."
- • "The politician cleverly alluded to his opponent's scandals without directly mentioning them."
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