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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Essence of a backhanded compliment . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INSULT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | INSULT Essence of a backhanded compliment | (6) | ||
| 3% | FREE Lavish with compliments? | (4) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 3% | DAMNWITHFPRAISE Pay a backhanded compliment | (15) | ||
| 3% | NEG Backhanded compliment | (3) | ||
| 2% | GENIUS "You're a ___!" compliment to give to someone who is like Einstein | (6) | ||
| 2% | HUMOR "You have a great sense of ___!" compliment to give to a funny person | (5) | ||
| 2% | CREATIVE "You're so ___!" compliment to give to someone good at storytelling or painting | (8) | ||
| 2% | HARD "You're such a ___ worker!" compliment given to someone who gives it their all | (4) | ||
| 2% | SMART "You're so ___!" compliment to give to someone who may be good at trivia | (5) | ||
| 2% | TALENTED "You're so ___!" compliment to give to someone who sings very well, perhaps | (8) |
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