Word before terror or failure Crossword Clue

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Word before terror or failure Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. showing utter resignation or hopelessness
2. of the most contemptible kind

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FAILURE (noun)
1. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front

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