“In a nonobvious way” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SUBTLY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “In a nonobvious way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2026, where it runs at 38 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 10, 2026 grid38A"What a shame"5 ltrs›41ALyft competitor4 ltrs›44A*How to tackle big writing projects, per a seminal Anne Lamott book10 ltrs›47ALAX posting3 ltrs›49ANot just some or most3 ltrs›55A*Many an off-road vehicle … or a literal description of the answer to each asterisked clue (including this one!)10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 10, 20261A"Planet of the ___"4 ltrs›5AWood strip found in many Ikea bed supports4 ltrs›9ATake pleasure in5 ltrs›14ASize opposite of mini-4 ltrs›15APrepares to throw a dart, say4 ltrs›16ACrystal-filled rock5 ltrs›17ANewspaper opinion piece4 ltrs›18A*Title of a 1990s ABC sitcom and a 1990s New Kids on the Block hit10 ltrs›
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