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Short-lived Crossword Clue
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Crossword clue last updated: 07/08/2026
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Hint 1: Meaning
lasting a very short time; "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms"
Hint 2: Synonyms
CURT, DEAD, POOR
Hint 3: Best answers
BRIEF, TRANSIENT, EPHEMERAL
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Best answers for Short-lived
All 32 answers for Short-lived
Short-lived with 4 letters (3)
Short-lived with 5 letters (4)
Short-lived with 6 letters (4)
Short-lived with 7 letters (3)
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Short-lived with 10 letters (2)
Short-lived with 11 letters (2)
Short-lived with 12 letters (3)
Short-lived with 14 letters (1)
Synonyms for Short-lived
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| Passing | 20% |
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What's the best solution for Short-lived?
The most likely answer for the crossword clue Short-lived is BRIEF. Other possible answers include TRANSIENT, EPHEMERAL, FLEETING, TEMPORARY, abruptly, brusk, brusque, curt, among others.
How many solutions are there for Short-lived?
We have found 32 possible answers for the crossword clue Short-lived.
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What is another word for Short-lived?
We list 27 synonyms related to Short-lived. Common alternatives include CURT, DEAD, POOR, BRUSK.
Which crosswords feature clues like Short-lived?
Clues like Short-lived often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Daily Telegraph Toughie, The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Daily, Financial Times Polymath, Sunday Mirror, among others.
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