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| 1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 24% | 9 | Behaving in a shabby and low-minded way | |
| 3 | 24% | 7 | In a shabby or untidy way | |
Shabby Way Of Working Not Right To Challenge Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MOTHEATEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MOTHEATEN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MOTH-EATEN" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Showing signs of wear and tear
- • Worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
- • Lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old carpet in the attic was moth-eaten and full of holes."
- • "She found a moth-eaten jacket in the back of the closet."
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Mar 2023 | Down 5 | |
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