Historical clue formulations

• Far from obvious — 2015-10-26
• Understated — 2008-06-10
• Faint — 2005-08-04
• Nuanced — 2005-03-06
• Understated — 2005-02-02
• Not blatant — 2000-03-15
• Nonobvious — 1997-11-24
• With 74-Across, devious skill in politics? — 1994-01-30