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Very Poor Description Of A Beaten Boxer Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DOWNANDOUT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DOWNANDOUT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DOWN-AND-OUT" which means:
- noun
- • A person who is destitute adjective satellite
- • Lacking resources (or any prospect of resources)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used to be a successful businessman, but now he's just a down-and-out drifter."
- • "The movie tells the story of a down-and-out boxer who makes a remarkable comeback."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Mar 2010 | Down 8 | |
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