How many letters does the top answer for “characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion” have?

The most common answer is candid (6 letters).

Crossword clue: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

candid, forthright, frank, plainspoken.

4 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

candid 6 letters wn-def

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

forthright 10 letters wn-def

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

frank 5 letters wn-def

a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

plainspoken 11 letters wn-def

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion