Hidden drawback Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, December 24, 2020 · 30-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between May 2004 and December 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 24, 2020 · 30-Across · 5 letters
CATCH0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident; "it sounds good but what's the catch?"
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