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Alms Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DOLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DOLE

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390%7 An act of giving to those in need

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DOLE" which means:

    noun
  • • A share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
  • • Money received from the state
  • verb
  • • To distribute in small amounts; to share out small portions of a meager resource.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He receives a weekly dole from the government."
  • • "The unemployed workers stood in line to claim their dole."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times13 Apr 1991 Across 41
New York Times10 Nov 1985 Down 56
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