Delicate Crossword Clue

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Delicate Crossword Answer

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FRAGILE

(7 letters)

EMOTIVE

(7 letters)

SUBTLE

(6 letters)

TENDER

(6 letters)

DAINTY

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. easily broken or damaged or destroyed
2. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
(noun)
1. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
2. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DELICATE (adjective)
1. difficult to handle; requiring great tact
2. easily broken or damaged or destroyed

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

FRAGILE
(7 letters)
EMOTIVE
(7 letters)
SUBTLE
(6 letters)
TENDER
(6 letters)
DAINTY
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
FILAR

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