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Thing Or Person That Is No Longer Useful Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DEADWOOD which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEADWOOD
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEADWOOD" which means:
- noun
- • A branch or a part of a tree that is dead
- • Someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded
An example sentence would be:
- • "We need to remove the deadwood from the forest to prevent wildfires."
- • "The company had to let go of some deadwood employees due to budget cuts."
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| The Guardian Quick04 Dec 2021 | Across 8 | |
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