#@$% and &?*!, by implication

CUSSWORDS

"Here’s a helpful hint for your crossword clue: "They're often bleeped out or replaced with symbols in polite company." This hint guides the solver toward the idea of profanity or curse words without directly giving away the answer, while still being easier than the original clue."

The clue "#@$% and &?!, by implication" leads to the answer "CUSSWORDS" through a combination of symbolism and wordplay. 1. Symbolic Representation: The symbols "#@$% and &?!" are commonly used in comics, text, or informal writing to represent swearing or cursing without explicitly writing the offensive words.