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Trying Only Made Things Worse For Him Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONVICT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONVICT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONVICT" which means:
- noun
- • A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
- • A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense verb
- • Find or declare guilty
An example sentence would be:
- • "The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison."
- • "The two convicts managed to escape from the maximum-security prison."
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 May 2010 | Down 6 | |
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