Slightly

Answer:

ATAD

Hint:

Think of a phrase meaning "a little bit" that sounds like a common abbreviation for "attention deficit."

Explanation:

The clue "Slightly" hints at the word "a tad," which is a common phrase meaning "a little bit." In crosswords, "a tad" is often shortened to "ATAD" by removing the space. The answer plays on the idea of "slightly" as a small amount, so the solver needs to recognize the phrase and its condensed form.

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General solving tip

Words like 'said,' 'reportedly,' or 'sounds like' point to homophones—an answer that sounds like another word or phrase. Read the clue aloud in your head.

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