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Dowdy Crossword Clue

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

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197%6Exact Match!
296%5Exact Match!
390%5 Shabby or dirty in appearance

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "FRUMPY" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Primly out of date
  • adjective
  • • Dowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.
  • • Bad-tempered.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She always wears frumpy clothes that don't flatter her figure."
  • • "His frumpy appearance made him stand out in the elegant crowd."

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New York Times09 Feb 2015 Down 2
The Guardian Quick11 May 2013 Down 7
The Guardian Quick24 Aug 2011 Down 12
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