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State Of Despair Crossword Clue

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

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199%11Exact Match!
232%7 Low state
331%13 Urgent state of despair

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DESPERATION" which means:

    noun
  • • A state in which all hope is lost or absent
  • • Desperate recklessness

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She acted out of desperation when she stole the food."
  • • "In times of desperation, people often turn to religion for comfort."

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The Guardian Quick28 Feb 2004 Across 24
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