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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 47% | 5 | to wreck or wreck completely | |
| 3 | 42% | 4 | Synonym for 'whats' or 'things' | |
Edwards About To Receive Whats Left Over From Wreck Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DERELICT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DERELICT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DERELICT" which means:
- noun
- • A person without a home, job, or property
- • A ship abandoned on the high seas adjective satellite
- • Worn and broken down by hard use
- • Forsaken by owner or inhabitants
- • Failing in what duty requires
- • In deplorable condition adjective
- • Abandoned, forsaken; given up by the natural owner or guardian; (of a ship) abandoned at sea, dilapidated, neglected; (of a spacecraft) abandoned in outer space.
- • Negligent in performing a duty.
- • Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The city plans to demolish the derelict building."
- • "The derelict was found sleeping in an abandoned car."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 May 2002 | Across 5 | |
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