Careless Crossword Clue

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Careless Crossword Answer

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REMISS

(6 letters)

SLAPDASH

(8 letters)

LAX

(3 letters)

SLIPSHOD

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. not fitting closely; hanging loosely
2. marked by great carelessness

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CARELESS (adjective)
1. (usually followed by `of’) without due thought or consideration
2. effortless and unstudied

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

REMISS
(6 letters)
SLAPDASH
(8 letters)
LAX
(3 letters)
SLIPSHOD
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
POLYPS

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