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Of Knaves Despicable Crossword Clue

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

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199%6Exact Match!
232%11 Villains or knaves
332%8 Double-dealing knaves

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We think the answer is "SCURVY" which means:

    noun
  • • A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
  • adjective satellite
  • • Of the most contemptible kind
  • adjective
  • • Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
  • • Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was diagnosed with scurvy after months of poor nutrition."
  • • "The pirate crew suffered from scurvy while at sea."

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