DESPERATE Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 254 solutions for 'DESPERATE' with 3 to 18 letters.

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Definition of desperate

a person who is frightened and in need of help; "they prey on the hopes of the desperate"; desperately determined; "do-or-die revolutionaries"; "a do-or-die conflict"; fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless; "a desperate illness"; "on all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel"- G.C.Marshall; "a dire emergency"; showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"; showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire; "felt a desperate urge to confess"; "a desperate need for recognition"

Anagrams of desperate

DEPARTEES DESERT PEA

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Solution HARDUP is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution HARDUP is 6 letters long. We have 25 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "DESPERATE"?

There are 254 solutions. The longest is FROTHING AT THE MOUTH with 18 letters, and the shortest is BAD with 3 letters.

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Solutions are between 3 and 18 letters long.

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‘DESPERATE’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘DESPERATE’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Reckless from despair (9)	desperate