Poverty Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 4, 2017 · 16-Across
Appeared in 14 New York Times Crosswords between February 1994 and October 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2017 · 16-Across · 4 letters
NEED0 of 4 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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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
- Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between January 1997 and November 2010.WANT4 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 17, 2005.NEEDINESS9 lettersanswer page
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