Retired American Held To Be Ill Done By Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	adjective • subjected to cruel treatment adjective satellite • used improperly or excessively especially drugs
	25%	7		Characterized by ill-will or ill-fortune
	adjective satellite • deadly or sinister • threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
	25%	14		In an ill-suited or ill-chosen way
	adverb • in an infelicitous manner

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The Guardian Cryptic28 Feb 2008	Down 19
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