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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Less than direct . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HINTING.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HINTING Less than direct | (7) | ||
| 3% | LEAFIER Less raked | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 3% | DEMONIC Protest less than polite, altogether fiendish (7) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | SAFER Less risky | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | RAWER Less cultured | (5) | Newsday | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | PALER Less colourful | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | OPEN Dentist's directive | (4) | New York Times | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | MINUS Less | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | ACTION Director's directive | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | TOETOTOE In direct competition | (8) | The Times Concise | Dec 30, 2025 |
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