A wife's offence -- lacking love. Terrible! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AWFUL A wife's offence -- lacking love. Terrible! (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 28, 2015
61% OHNO "That's terrible!" (4) USA Today Feb 27, 2026
61% SIN Moral offence (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
58% NULL Lacking (4) Newsday Feb 28, 2026
58% ABET Aid to commit an offence (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Feb 27, 2026
58% TWOS "Terrible" years (4) Universal Feb 13, 2026
58% PUNISHMENT Penalty imposed for an offence (10) (10) Mirror Classic Feb 10, 2026
58% CRIMES Sobs absorbing Mike's offences (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
58% MEAGER Lacking (6) Newsday Feb 7, 2026
55% TIMID Lacking in courage (5) Commuter Mar 9, 2026

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