Desperate Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Desperate?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Desperate is DIRE. Other possible answers include DOORDIE, LASTDITCH, despairing, desperates, do-or-die, heroic.

Q: How many solutions are there for Desperate?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Desperate.

Q: What is another word for Desperate?

We list 5 synonyms related to Desperate. Common alternatives include DIRE, HEROIC, DO-OR-DIE, DESPAIRING.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Desperate?

Clues like Desperate often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Times Specialist, The Independent, Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 24/08/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair; "a desperate criminal"; "taken hostage of desperate men" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

DIRE, HEROIC, DOORDIE

Hint 3: Best answers

DIRE, DOORDIE, LASTDITCH

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Best answers for Desperate

All 7 answers for Desperate

Desperate with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DIRE	4

Desperate with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HEROIC	6

Desperate with 7 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DOORDIE	7
DO-OR-DIE	7

Desperate with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
LASTDITCH	9

Desperate with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DESPAIRING	10
DESPERATES	10

Synonyms for Desperate

We found 5 synonyms.

4 letter words

DIRE

6 letter words

HEROIC

9 letter words

DO-OR-DIE

10 letter words

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What's the best solution for Desperate?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Desperate is DIRE. Other possible answers include DOORDIE, LASTDITCH, despairing, desperates, do-or-die, heroic.

How many solutions are there for Desperate?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Desperate.

How do I find a solution for Desperate?

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What is another word for Desperate?

We list 5 synonyms related to Desperate. Common alternatives include DIRE, HEROIC, DO-OR-DIE, DESPAIRING.

Which crosswords feature clues like Desperate?

Clues like Desperate often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Times Specialist, The Independent, Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard, among others.

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