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| 3 | 41% | 6 | Desperately or desperately necessary | |
Uncovered Aunt Desperately Lying About Age Just A Little Awkward Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
UNGAINLY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UNGAINLY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "UNGAINLY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Lacking grace in movement or posture
- • Difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape noun
- • An ungainly person or thing. adjective
- • Clumsy; lacking grace.
- • Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.
- • Unsuitable; unprofitable. adverb
- • In an ungainly or unbecoming manner; improperly; undeservedly, unduly; unsuitably.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She tried to be graceful on the ice, but her ungainly movements revealed her lack of experience."
- • "The puppy's long legs and oversized paws made it look ungainly as it tried to navigate the stairs."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Apr 2014 | Across 5 | |
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