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I believe the answer is:

blunt

(Other definitions for blunt that I've seen before include "Take the edge off" , "Dull - outspoken - spy" , "Not sharp; forthright" , "not cutting" , "Obtuse; forthright" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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