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The Clue
Smoothly change the subject (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SEGUE
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Notes
The answer SEGUE is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Transition
Artful transition
Direction in music
Literary connection
Musical direction
Musical transition
Musician's transition
Smooth link
Smooth transition
Transition for Mehta
Go from here to there
Go from one number to another
"On a similar note," e.g.
Skillfully switch topics
Gently shift to a new topic
"Anyhoo ..." or "As I was saying ..."
Definition
SEGUE as a noun:
1. the act of changing smoothly from one state or situation to another
SEGUE as a verb:
1. proceed without interruption; in music or talk; "He segued into another discourse"