Intentionally vague statement Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 7, 2006 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 7, 2006 · 22-Across · 5 letters
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an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement; "when you say `maybe' you are just hedging"
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