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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 41% | 6 | Desperately or desperately necessary | |
| 3 | 24% | 7 | In seclusion | |
Desperately Hard Up In Seclusion Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 154 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PURDAH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PURDAH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PURDAH" which means:
- noun
- • A state of social isolation
- • The traditional hindu or muslim system of keeping women secluded
- • A screen used in india to separate women from men or strangers
An example sentence would be:
- • "In some cultures, women are expected to observe purdah and cover their faces in public."
- • "During ramadan, practicing muslims often engage in purdah to focus on prayer and introspection."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Sep 2021 | Across 10 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Desperately or desperately necessary | |
2 | In a desperately inadequate way | |
3 | In seclusion
New York Times -
05 May 1984 | New York Times / 05 May 1984 |
4 | Periods of pious seclusion
New York Times -
18 Jul 1984 | New York Times / 18 Jul 1984 |
5 | Private place of seclusion
The Guardian Quick -
14 Mar 2012 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Mar 2012 |
6 | Seclusion from ordinary life
The Guardian Quick -
07 Feb 2009 | The Guardian Quick / 07 Feb 2009 |
7 | Seclusion of women
The Guardian Quick -
03 Apr 2015 | The Guardian Quick / 03 Apr 2015 |
