| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CORNY | Not subtle, as humor |
| IRONY | Subtle humor |
| COARSE | Not subtle. |
| HAM | Not-so-subtle performer |
| BLATANT | Not at all subtle |
| SLAP | Not-so-subtle no |
| CUES | Not-so-subtle hints |
| SLAPSTICK | Not exactly subtle comedy |
| BLATANT | Not subtle at all |
| ELEMENTAL | Not subtle or refined |
| HINT | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment |
