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The Clue

Obliquely (6 letter answer)

The Answer

ASKANT

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Notes

The answer ASKANT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

ASKANT as an adjective:

1. (askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty, sidelong) = (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy; "her eyes with their misted askance look"- Elizabeth Bowen; "sidelong glances"