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Lacking Substance Crossword Clue
There are 17 exact and 195 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TENUOUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TENUOUS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TENUOUS" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Having thin consistency
- • Very thin in gauge or diameter
- • Lacking substance or significance adjective
- • Thin in substance or consistency.
- • Insubstantial.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her tenuous grasp on reality made it difficult for others to relate to her."
- • "The company's financial situation is tenuous at best."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick13 Jul 2016 | Across 23 | |
| New York Times20 Jan 1999 | Down 53 | |
| New York Times19 Jan 1983 | Across 61 | |
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