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Covetous Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ENVIOUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ENVIOUS

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We think the answer is "ENVIOUS" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
  • adjective
  • • Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
  • • Excessively careful; cautious.
  • • Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.
  • • Inspiring envy.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She felt envious of her friend's new car."
  • • "He was envious of his neighbor's successful business."

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The Guardian Quick29 Jun 2023 Down 15
The Guardian Speedy11 Nov 2018 Down 13
The Guardian Quick29 May 2007 Down 2
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