Clues for the word "INDIRECT"

We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 27 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on November 09, 2023.

Definition of indirect

a. - Not direct; not straight or rectilinear; deviating from a direct line or course; circuitous; as, an indirect road.
a. - Not tending to an aim, purpose, or result by the plainest course, or by obvious means, but obliquely or consequentially; by remote means; as, an indirect accusation, attack, answer, or proposal.
a. - Not straightforward or upright; unfair; dishonest; tending to mislead or deceive.
a. - Not resulting directly from an act or cause, but more or less remotely connected with or growing out of it; as, indirect results, damages, or claims.
a. - Not reaching the end aimed at by the most plain and direct method; as, an indirect proof, demonstration, etc.