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Pointlessness Of Fuse Crossword Clue

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

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199%8Exact Match!
236%9 A fuse that combines the functions of a fuse and a disconnect switch
335%6 Shelter from a Catholic over­whelmed by pointlessness?

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We think the answer is "FUTILITY" which means:

    noun
  • • Uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The futility of trying to reason with a toddler is often frustrating."
  • • "After years of failed attempts, he finally accepted the futility of finding a cure for his illness."

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The Guardian Cryptic03 Oct 2012 Down 5
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