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Desperate Measures Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HEROICS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEROICS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "HEROICS" which means:
- noun
- • Ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was awarded a medal for his heroics in saving the drowning child."
- • "The firefighter's heroics were captured on camera as he rescued the family from the burning building."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Apr 2002 | Across 37 | |
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