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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 11 | Pertaining to straw or straw-like materials | |
3 | 31% | 12 | The word "straw" is part of their name, but they are not made of straw. | |
Straw Breaking Camels Back Doubly Profligate Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WASTREL" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was known in town as a wastrel who squandered his inheritance."
- • "The young man grew up to be a wastrel, relying on his parents for financial support."
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