| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| WORDIER | Less direct, say |
| SLIER | Less direct |
| HINTING | Less than direct |
| write | to direct one's writing to a less intelligent reader or audience |
| shunting | Direct or divert (someone or something) to a less important place or position |
| CROSSREFER | Direct to another entry, say |
