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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Confuse a deadbeat dad lacking empathy principally (5) last seen in Guardian Quick Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ADDLE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ADDLE Confuse a deadbeat dad lacking empathy principally (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Aug 23, 2025 |
| 5% | ADDS Contributes to confusing dads (4) | (4) | Puzzler Cryptic | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 5% | ADD Dad confused about tot (3) | (3) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 4% | MELEE Confused skirmish | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 4% | STONY Lacking compassion | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 4% | ADDLED Muddled when confused dad went first (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 4% | LAPSE Momentary lack | (5) | ||
| 4% | ANEMIA Lack of vitality | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 4, 2026 |
| 4% | APPA Dad, in Korean | (4) | USA Today | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 4% | UNCARING Lacking sympathy | (8) | USA Today | Mar 30, 2026 |
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