Dire Crossword Clue

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Dire Crossword Answer

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SEVERE

(6 letters)

GRIM

(4 letters)

GRAVE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. compelling immediate action

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DIRE (adjective)
1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
2. causing fear or dread or terror

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Severe
(6 letters)
GRIM
(4 letters)
GRAVE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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