A double entendre is a figure of speech in which a phrase has two meanings, one of which is often humorous or risque. The crossword solutions for this term are AMBIGUITY (9 letters), EQUIVOCATION (12 letters), and EQUIVOQUE (9 letters). AMBIGUITY is when the meaning of a phrase is unclear due to its multiple interpretations. EQUIVOCATION is when someone deliberately uses ambiguous language to mislead or deceive. EQUIVOQUE is a type of pun in which a phrase can be interpreted in two different ways.