The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ASKANCE
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More clues leading to the result ASKANCE
- Obliquely request fighter pilot to conceal name
- Quiz one about point that's not straightforward
- On request, lead off waltz sideways
- Reportedly read something into one with suspicion
- Unmask ancestor a little suspiciously
- Invite to tango, perhaps, bumping daughter sideways
- Suspiciously civil originally, a snake unfortunately constricts
- Like a neck that’s skewed sideways
- Question a new civil engineer suspiciously
- Obliquely request expert to tour North
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The straight part
We know that "Obliquely" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obliquely = askance.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ASKANCE mean?
ASKANCE verb- To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
- To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.
- Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
- (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- Sideways; obliquely.