Subtle satire occasionally stops oppression (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSTRUSE Subtle satire occasionally stops oppression (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 23, 2025
5% AURA Subtle vibe (4) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
5% YOKE Oppressive burden (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 30, 2025
5% TOADIES Thomas occasionally stops working with these creeps (7) (7) The Guardian Quiptic Dec 21, 2025
5% DRY Funny in a subtle way (3) New York Times Dec 15, 2025
5% OVERT Not subtle (5) USA Today Nov 17, 2025
5% PARODY Satirical spoof (6) Commuter Nov 3, 2025
5% IRONY Subtle satire (5)
4% VISIT Stop by (5) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
4% ACNE Spots larcenies occasionally (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 8, 2026

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