Not too tactful Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 23, 2001 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 23, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 23, 2001 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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used of a knife or other blade; not sharp; "a blunt instrument"
adjective
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