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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 6 | Desperately or desperately necessary | |
3 | 37% | 10 | Mary tried desperately, assuming book deal could be arranged here | |
Tried Desperately To Involve Special Troops In Emergency Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DISASTER" which means:
- noun
- • A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
- • An event resulting in great loss and misfortune
- • An act that has disastrous consequences
An example sentence would be:
- • "The earthquake caused a major disaster in the city."
- • "The hurricane resulted in a widespread disaster along the coast."
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The Guardian Cryptic16 Jul 2018 | Across 13 | |
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