Difficulty picking up subtleties Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 9, 2017 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 9, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 9, 2017 · 20-Across · 6 letters
TINEAR0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
insensitivity to the appropriateness or subtlety of language; "he has a tin ear for dialogue"
noun
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