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37% | 4 | Desperate 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% | 8 | Idlers | ||||||
noun • someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | ||||||||
Position Adopted By Idlers In Desperate Straits Crossword Clue
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BACKSTOTHEWALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BACKSTOTHEWALL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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