Pitiful Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 13, 2025 · 28-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between August 1996 and June 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 13, 2025 · 28-Down · 3 letters
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bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 12, 2004.PATHETIC8 lettersanswer page
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