Forthright Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 23, 2025 · 66-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between June 2001 and September 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 23, 2025 · 66-Across · 5 letters
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
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