The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ADUMBRATE
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More clues leading to the result ADUMBRATE
- Outline provided by a stupid judge
- Obscure article by foolish judge
- Overshadow a stupid judge
- Predict a stupid charge
- Outline a stupid valuation
- Outline given by a foolish judge
- Sketch fetching a silly price
- Outline of a silent figure
- Artist initially wants stupid price for sketch
- Outline from an unintelligent judge
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The straight part
We know that "Obscure" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case obscure = adumbrate.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ADUMBRATE mean?
ADUMBRATE verb- To foreshadow vaguely.
- To give a vague outline.
- To obscure or overshadow.