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The Clue
Subtle quality (9 letter answer)
The Answer
UNDERTONE
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Notes
The answer UNDERTONE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
UNDERTONE as a noun:
1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones"
2. (undertone, undercurrent) = a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
3. (undertone, tinge) = a pale or subdued color