Finesse Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Finesse crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 14 2024 LA Times Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Finesse has a total of 3 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ART | Finesse | LA Times |
| 20% | TACT | Diplomatic finesse | USA Today |
| 20% | OUTWITS | Bests in finesse | Newsday |
| 20% | TACT | Social finesse | Newsday |
Definition
| • | The second person singular, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb Be; but formed after the analogy of the plural are, with the ending -t, as in thou shalt, wilt, orig. an ending of the second person sing. pret. Cf. Be. Now used only in solemn or poetical style. |
| • | The employment of means to accomplish some desired end; the adaptation of things in the natural world to the uses of life; the application of knowledge or power to practical purposes. |
| • | A system of rules serving to facilitate the performance of certain actions; a system of principles and rules for attaining a desired end; method of doing well some special work; -- often contradistinguished from science or speculative principles; as, the art of building or engraving; the art of war; the art of navigation. |
| • | The systematic application of knowledge or skill in effecting a desired result. Also, an occupation or business requiring such knowledge or skill. |
| • | The application of skill to the production of the beautiful by imitation or design, or an occupation in which skill is so employed, as in painting and sculpture; one of the fine arts; as, he prefers art to literature. |
| • | Those branches of learning which are taught in the academical course of colleges; as, master of arts. |
| • | Learning; study; applied knowledge, science, or letters. |
| • | Skill, dexterity, or the power of performing certain actions, acquired by experience, study, or observation; knack; as, a man has the art of managing his business to advantage. |
| • | Skillful plan; device. |
| • | Cunning; artifice; craft. |
| • | The black art; magic. |
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- LA Times: Dec 14, 2024
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