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Futile Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is VAIN which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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197%4Exact Match!
296%6NOHOPEExact Match!
395%11Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "VAIN" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  • • Unproductive of success
  • adjective
  • • Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
  • • Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
  • • Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
  • • Showy; ostentatious.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She is very vain and spends hours in front of the mirror."
  • • "The actress was known for her vain attempts to stay young."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Eugene Sheffer06 Feb 2024 Down 28
New York Times09 Jan 2024 Across 57 NOHOPE
Eugene Sheffer08 Sep 2023 Down 25
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