Indirect Mention of Something in Literature

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Under the sea, Group 32, Puzzle 3.

Question is: Indirect Mention of Something in Literature

and the answer is: ALLUSION

Word Meaning:

ALLUSION — An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

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