Brought a bit of fun to number, as it happens, in desperate need (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ENLIVENED Brought a bit of fun to number, as it happens, in desperate need (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
5% ARISEN Happened (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 23, 2026
5% EVENT Happening (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 14, 2026
5% AMUSEMENT Fun (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 5, 2026
5% PLEA Desperate request (4) Puzzler Backwords Jul 30, 2026
5% WHEE "This is fun!" (4) Newsday Jul 29, 2026
5% LIVE As it's happening (4) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
5% OCCURS Happens (6) LA Times Daily Jul 6, 2026
5% WAY "There is no ___ that's happening!" (3) The Atlantic Jul 1, 2026
5% STATSGEEK One who might crunch numbers for fun (9) LA Times Daily Jun 27, 2026

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