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Useless Crossword Clue
There are 31 exact and 289 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OTIOSE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OTIOSE
Updated: February 25, 2024 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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic26 Feb 2024 | Down 47 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic07 Feb 2024 | Across 62 | |
| New York Times04 Dec 2022 | Across 101 | NOHELP |
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