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| 3 | 29% | 3 | "Striving to better, oft we ___ what's well": Shak. | |
Striving For Goodness But Faulty Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WELLINTENTIONED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WELLINTENTIONED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WELL-INTENTIONED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
An example sentence would be:
- • "She made a well-intentioned effort to help, but ended up making things worse."
- • "The well-intentioned advice from her friend led her down the wrong path."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times28 Dec 1990 | Across 54 | |
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