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

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We think the answer is "VAINLY" which means:

    adverb
  • • To no avail

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She vainly attempted to fix her broken computer."
  • • "He searched vainly for his lost keys."

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New York Times05 Nov 2017 Down 98
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