Little-used Crossword Clue

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Little-used Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. covered with a layer of dust
2. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LITTLE (adjective)
1. (informal) small and of little importance
2. lowercase
LITTLE (noun)
1. a small amount or duration
USED (adjective)
1. (of persons) taken advantage of
2. previously used or owned by another

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Down

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