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Lie acted in a way that was subtle (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

delicate

'subtle' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'lie acted in a way' is the wordplay.
'in a way' indicates an anagram.
'lie'+'acted'='lieacted'
'lieacted' with letters rearranged gives 'DELICATE'.

'that was' is the link.

(Other definitions for delicate that I've seen before include "Not strong or healthy" , "Fine and dainty" , "Fragile - tactful" , "ticklish!" , "Weak" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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