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Barren, hopeless Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Telegraph Quick · 2026-10-23

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Clue & Answer Meanings

(adjective satellite)

  1. offering little or no hope
  2. providing no shelter or sustenance
  3. unpleasantly cold and damp

(adjective)

  1. without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

(adjective satellite)

  1. (informal to emphasize how bad it is) beyond hope of management or reform
  2. certain to fail
  3. of a person unable to do something skillfully

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 5 letters
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    Barren, hopeless (5)

    The Telegraph Quick · Oct 23, 2026

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