Subtle distinction Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Subtle distinction (6) last seen in Guardian Quick 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NUANCE.

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3 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
NUANCE Subtle distinction (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Apr 25, 2026
NICETY Subtle distinction (6) Commuter Sep 27, 2025
FINELINE Subtle distinction (8)

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25% NICETIES Pleasant-looking cravats are good and subtle distinctions (8) (8)
25% AFINELINE An excellent aphorism showing subtle distinction between the two (9)
3% ODOR Distinctive scent (4) Newsday Apr 29, 2026
3% FINE Subtle film is not exalted initially (4) (4) The Guardian Quiptic Apr 26, 2026
3% ARANEID Spider has distinctive pattern on behind occasionally (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 23, 2026
3% PRONGHORN American mammal similar to but distinct from an antelope (9) The Times Specialist Sunday Apr 19, 2026
3% WINK Subtle eye signal (4) Commuter Apr 15, 2026

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