Barely perceptible Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 21, 2019 · 27-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between August 1997 and September 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 21, 2019 · 27-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc; "a faint outline"; "the wan sun cast faint shadows"; "the faint light of a distant candle"; "weak colors"; "a faint hissing sound"; "a faint aroma"; "a weak pulse"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 31, 1997.LIMINAL7 lettersanswer page
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