Unnecessary Pointers On End Of Compass Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is NEEDLESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NEEDLESS

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	24%	8		Designating the upper or top end of a compass

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "NEEDLESS" which means:

adjective satellite

• Unnecessary and unwarranted

adjective

• Not needed; unnecessary.

adverb

• Needlessly, without cause.

An example sentence would be:

• "She gave a needless explanation."
• "The meeting was filled with needless interruptions."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic08 Sep 2005	Across 13
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