Forlorn Hollow Dummy Covers Behind Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DREARY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DREARY

Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	25%	11		Name means 'hollow form' or 'hollow structure'
3	25%	10		Having a hollow, deep, and hollow sound

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DREARY" which means:

adjective satellite

• Lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
• Causing dejection

adjective

• Drab; dark, colorless, or cheerless.
• Grievous, dire; appalling.

An example sentence would be:

• "The weather was dreary and overcast all day."
• "She looked out the window and saw a dreary landscape of empty fields."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic02 Jan 2024	Down 4
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