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Unpleasant Short Story Accepted By Team Crossword Clue
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SQUALID which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SQUALID
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SQUALID" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Morally degraded
- • Foul and run-down and repulsive adjective
- • Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
- • Showing a contemptible lack of moral standards. noun
- • Any member of the family squalidae of dogfish sharks.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The homeless shelter was a squalid place, with dirty walls and broken furniture."
- • "The alley behind the restaurant was filled with squalid conditions, including trash and rodent infestation."
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Dec 2013 | Down 19 | |
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