Subtlety

Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026

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A NUANCE is a subtle distinction, shade of meaning, or fine detail.

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This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Subtlety” in the LA Times crossword is NUANCE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 15-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Subtlety” answer

NUANCE (6 letters)

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What does NUANCE mean?

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(noun)

  • a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

When else has “Subtlety” appeared?

LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 28, 2026 (most recent) → NUANCE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Subtlety”?

The answer is NUANCE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Subtlety”?

6 letters: NUANCE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 15-Across.

Can “Subtlety” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for August 28, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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