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Frayed Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THREADBARE which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%10Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

• having the nap worn away so that the threads show through

96%4Exact Match!
adjective

• affected by wear; damaged by long use

adjective satellite

• showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

95%6Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• showing signs of wear and tear

• mean and unworthy and despicable

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Telegraph Quick02 Aug 2023 Down 10
Eugene Sheffer07 Nov 2022 Down 9
Eugene Sheffer20 Nov 2021 Across 39
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