Destitute Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 8, 2014 · 65-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between August 1999 and September 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 8, 2014 · 65-Across · 5 letters
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poor enough to need help from others
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 19, 2012.POOR4 lettersanswer page
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