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Distressed Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 17/06/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; "too upset to say anything"; "spent many disquieted moments"; "distressed about her son's leaving home"; "lapsed into disturbed sleep"; "worried pare...
Hint 2: Synonyms
UPSET, NEEDY, AILED
Hint 3: Best answers
UPSET, NEEDY, AILED

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All 25 answers for Distressed

Distressed with 5 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
UPSET5
NEEDY5
AILED5
ATEAT5

Distressed with 6 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
PAINED6

Distressed with 7 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
FRETFUL7
HARD PUT7
UNHAPPY7
WORRIED7

Distressed with 8 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
DISTRESS8
STRAITEN8
STRESSED8

Distressed with 9 letters (6)

AnswerLetters
AFFLICTED9
DISTURBED9
DYSPHORIC9
IN A BAD WAY9
STRAITENS9
UNHAPPIER9

Distressed with 10 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
DISQUIETED10
DISTRESSES10
STRAITENED10
UNHAPPIEST10

Distressed with 11 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
DISTRESSING11
HARD-PRESSED11
STRAITENING11

Synonyms for Distressed

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What's the best solution for Distressed?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Distressed is UPSET. Other possible answers include NEEDY, AILED, ATEAT, AFFLICTED, PAINED, FRETFUL, disquieted, distress, among others.

How many solutions are there for Distressed?

We have found 25 possible answers for the crossword clue Distressed.

How do I find a solution for Distressed?

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What is another word for Distressed?

We list 19 synonyms related to Distressed. Common alternatives include UPSET, UNHAPPY, WORRIED, DISTRESS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Distressed?

Clues like Distressed often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday Express, The Guardian Cryptic, The Independent Inquisitor, Daily Mail Cryptic, Daily Express, among others.


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