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The clue was obscure at first.
What does Obscure mean?
Obscure means unclear or not well known.
Dictionary definition
Not well known, hard to see, or hard to understand.
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What does obscure mean?
Obscure means unclear or not well known.
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Obscure
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ub · skyoor · strongest beat: skyoor
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WordObscure.
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MeaningObscure means unclear or not well known.
ExampleExample: The clue was obscure at first.
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- Syllables
- ub · skyoor
- Strongest beat
- skyoor
- Ending
- skyoor
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on skyoor.
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Base word
obscure
verb
obscured
Covered or made unclear.
noun
obscurity
The state of being unknown or unclear.
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