Futile Crossword Clue

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Futile Crossword Answer

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OTIOSE

(6 letters)

IDLE

(4 letters)

OFNOUSE

(7 letters)

USELESS

(7 letters)

VAIN

(4 letters)

NOHOPE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

FUTILE (adjective)
1. unproductive of success
2. producing no result or effect

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

Otiose
(6 letters)
IDLE
(4 letters)
OFNOUSE
(7 letters)
USELESS
(7 letters)
VAIN
(4 letters)
NOHOPE
(6 letters)

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Down

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