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Parentless Child Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 111 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ORPHAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORPHAN
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ORPHAN" which means:
- noun
- • A child who has lost both parents
- • Someone or something who lacks support or care or supervision
- • The first line of a paragraph that is set as the last line of a page or column
- • A young animal without a mother verb
- • Deprive of parents adjective
- • Deprived of parents (also orphaned).
- • (by extension) remaining after the removal of some form of support.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The orphan lived in a foster home until he was adopted."
- • "She felt a deep sense of empathy for the orphan in need."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy08 Oct 2017 | Down 15 | |
| The Guardian Quick18 Jan 2017 | Down 19 | |
| The Guardian Speedy14 Sep 2008 | Across 14 | |
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