Crossword Genius

Time to perform more infrequently? That's unsubtle! (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tactless

'unsubtle' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'time to perform more infrequently?' is the wordplay.
'time' becomes 't'.
'to perform' becomes 'act' (acting is a kind of performing).
'more infrequently?' becomes 'less'.
't'+'act'+'less'='TACTLESS'

'that's' is the link.

(Other definitions for tactless that I've seen before include "Lacking sensitivity, saying the wrong things" , "Unlikely to make Diplomatic Service" , "Showing insensitivity to others" , "Insensitive, having no skill at saying the right thing" , "Showing lack of skill in handling delicate situations" .)

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