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Superfluous Crossword Clue
There are 35 exact and 185 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OTIOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OTIOSE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OTIOSE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
- • Producing no result or effect
- • Disinclined to work or exertion adjective
- • Having no effect.
- • Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
- • Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
- • Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
- • Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His otiose attempts at solving the puzzle only wasted everyone's time."
- • "The committee's otiose discussions didn't lead to any productive outcomes."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times04 Oct 2023 | Across 17 | |
| The Guardian Quick30 Sep 2022 | Across 25 | |
| The Guardian Quick04 May 2018 | Across 9 | |
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