Near enough lacking in tenderness Crossword Clue

HomePublisherEvening Standard - Cryptic25 March 2024
The answer to the crossword clue Near enough lacking in tenderness published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Best Answer:
ROUGHLY

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue "Near enough lacking in tenderness" corresponds to the answer ROUGHLY. Here is why this answer fits the clue:

  • Near enough: The word "roughly" implies an approximation, indicating something that is close but not exact. It suggests being near in quantity or quality without being precise. This aligns with the idea of being "near enough" in the clue.
  • Lacking in tenderness: The term "roughly" can suggest a rudimentary or harsh quality, lacking the softness or gentleness associated with tenderness. It denotes a more rugged or approximate nature, which contrasts with the idea of tenderness.

Therefore, the answer "ROUGHLY" is a suitable match for the given clue, capturing the essence of being close in a rough or approximate manner, devoid of tenderness.



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Definition of "ROUGHLY"

in a manner lacking gentleness; harshly or violently

Example :
  • the man picked me up roughly
  • people were crouching over roughly built brick fireplaces
  • this is a walk of roughly 13 miles

  •  The Crossword clue "Near enough lacking in tenderness" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
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    Evening Standard - Cryptic25 March 2024ROUGHLY


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