Wrong subtractions standing in the way of enlightenment Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Wrong subtractions standing in the way of enlightenment last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OBSCURANTIST.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OBSCURANTIST Wrong subtractions standing in the way of enlightenment (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2017
3% RUB ___ the wrong way (irritate) (3)
3% ACQUAINT Enlighten (8) (8) Puzzler Oct 13, 2025
3% AHAS Cries of enlightenment (4) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
3% DEBIT Subtract (5) (5) Mirror Quick Oct 6, 2025
3% SMEARED Ran the wrong way? (7) Newsday Oct 3, 2025
3% ASK Seek enlightenment (3) Newsday Oct 3, 2025
3% IRK Rub the wrong way (3)
3% EDIFY Enlighten (5) USA Today Oct 1, 2025
3% CHAFES Rubs the wrong way (6) New York Times Sep 27, 2025

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