'Can you be less cryptic?' Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue 'Can you be less cryptic?' last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 15 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CARETOELABORATE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CARETOELABORATE 'Can you be less cryptic?' (15) New York Times Jun 26, 2021
7% OPAQUE Cryptic (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Aug 23, 2025
7% ISM Can you believe it? (3) New York Times Aug 10, 2025
6% ART Creative work you can frame (3)
6% YES "Can I help you?" ... or an answer to "Can I help you?" (3) The Atlantic Sep 5, 2025
6% GNATS Bitty biters that can drive you buggy? (5) LA Times Mini Sep 5, 2025
6% EASIER Less demanding (6) USA Today Sep 4, 2025
6% EAR Body part you can "lend" (3) Universal Sep 3, 2025
6% WEAKER Less strong (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 2, 2025
6% FAVOR "Can you do me a ___?" (polite request) (5)

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