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Dreadful Crossword Clue
There are 44 exact and 305 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DIRE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DIRE
Updated: June 8, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DIRE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
- • Causing fear or dread or terror adjective
- • Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
- • Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.
- • Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal
- • Bad in quality, awful, terrible.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The country is facing a dire economic crisis."
- • "The patient is in dire need of medical attention."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times09 Jun 2024 | Down 43 | |
| The Guardian Quick13 Mar 2024 | Across 14 | |
| The Guardian Quick15 Nov 2023 | Across 8 | |
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