Destitution Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 4, 2020 · 11-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between December 1995 and October 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2020 · 11-Down · 6 letters
PENURY0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him"; "a general state of need exists among the homeless"
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, December 19, 1995.POVERTY7 lettersanswer page
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