"It's ___ cause" (no hope for success): 2 wds. Crossword Clue

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"It's ___ cause" (no hope for success): 2 wds. Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SUCCESS (noun)
1. a person with a record of successes
2. an attainment that is successful
CAUSE (noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
CAUSE (verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

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