Totally pointless Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 31, 2022 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, January 31, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 31, 2022 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Condition of being pointless, useless, not worth doing, especially because it is not likely to succeed.
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