Dreadful Crossword Clue

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Dreadful Crossword Answer

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HORRID

(6 letters)

BAD

(3 letters)

ABYSMAL

(7 letters)

VILE

(4 letters)

HORRIBLE

(8 letters)

LOUSY

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

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

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DREADFUL (adjective)
1. causing fear or dread or terror
2. exceptionally bad or displeasing

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HORRID
(6 letters)
BAD
(3 letters)
ABYSMAL
(7 letters)
VILE
(4 letters)
HORRIBLE
(8 letters)
LOUSY
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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