Desperate Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HOPELESS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HOPELESS

Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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We think the answer is "HOPELESS" which means:

adjective

• Without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

adjective satellite

• Of a person unable to do something skillfully
• Certain to fail
• (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform

An example sentence would be:

• "She felt hopeless about finding a job after sending out countless resumes."
• "The situation seemed hopeless as they were trapped on the deserted island."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
Telegraph Quick14 Sep 2023	Down 1
New York Times31 Oct 2021	Across 43
New York Times09 Dec 2017	Across 17	INDIRENEED
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