Not straight
'not straight' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for atilt that I've seen before include "Leaning over and nearly falling" , "not quite horizontally" , "Listing" , "Pulled tight" , "Hardly straight" .)
'not straight' is the definition.
(crooked or bendy as opposed to straight)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bent that I've seen before include "Crooked - inclination" , "Determined - sounds crooked" , "Propensity, preference" , "Dishonest; angled" , "Morally crooked" .)
'straight' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for diluted that I've seen before include "Lessened the strength of a solution" , "reduced in strength" , "Watered down or attenuated." , "Weaker" .)