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Dire Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is AWFUL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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97%5Exact Match!
adjective

• offensive or even (of persons) malicious

adverb

• used as intensifiers

adjective satellite

• exceptionally bad or displeasing

• causing fear or dread or terror

• inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

• extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact

• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

96%6Exact Match!
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy

adjective satellite

• very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

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adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

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The Guardian Quick15 Jul 2023 Down 3
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