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Position Adopted By Idlers In Desperate Straits Crossword Clue

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37%4Desperate straits
noun

• a condition requiring relief

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• have need of

• have or feel a need for

32%8Idlers
noun

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

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