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| 3 | 28% | 9 | Old-fashioned spelling of 'spelling' | |
Unfortunate Way Of Spelling Speshal Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HAPLESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HAPLESS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HAPLESS" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Deserving or inciting pity adjective
- • Very unlucky; ill-fated.
- • Devoid of talent or skill.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hapless traveler was stranded at the airport due to a canceled flight."
- • "The hapless student forgot to study for the test."
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Nov 2012 | Across 1 | |
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