What is the answer to Veiled criticism crossword clue?

The answer to Veiled criticism crossword clue is: SHADE.

How many letters does Veiled criticism crossword clue have?

Veiled criticism has a total of 5 letters.

When was Veiled criticism last seen?

Veiled criticism was last seen on November 9 2024 in the popular LA Times Crossword.

We have found the following answers matching the query 'Veiled criticism' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. Veiled criticism crossword clue was last seen on November 9 2024 in the popular LA Times Crossword.

Rank	Answer	Clue	Publisher
99%	SHADE	Veiled criticism	LA Times

Definition

•	Comparative obscurity owing to interception or interruption of the rays of light; partial darkness caused by the intervention of something between the space contemplated and the source of light.
•	Darkness; obscurity; -- often in the plural.
•	An obscure place; a spot not exposed to light; hence, a secluded retreat.
•	That which intercepts, or shelters from, light or the direct rays of the sun; hence, also, that which protects from heat or currents of air; a screen; protection; shelter; cover; as, a lamp shade.
•	Shadow.
•	The soul after its separation from the body; -- so called because the ancients it to be perceptible to the sight, though not to the touch; a spirit; a ghost; as, the shades of departed heroes.
•	The darker portion of a picture; a less illuminated part. See Def. 1, above.
•	Degree or variation of color, as darker or lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink.
•	A minute difference or variation, as of thought, belief, expression, etc.; also, the quality or degree of anything which is distinguished from others similar by slight differences; as, the shades of meaning in synonyms.
•	To shelter or screen by intercepting the rays of light; to keep off illumination from.
•	To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen; to hide; as, to shade one's eyes.
•	To obscure; to dim the brightness of.
•	To pain in obscure colors; to darken.
•	To mark with gradations of light or color.
•	To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.

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