Delayed often, discontented, hot and worn out (2,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ONHOLD Delayed often, discontented, hot and worn out (2,4) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 15, 2024
6% TARDY Delayed (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 9, 2025
6% WAIT Delay (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 31, 2025
6% LAG Delay someone in and out of jail? (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 9, 2025
6% GRUMBLED Muttered in discontent (8) Premier Sunday Jul 6, 2025
5% NUBS Worn-down pencils (4) USA Today Sep 4, 2025
5% EROTICA Hot stuff (7) Wall Street Journal Sep 3, 2025
5% LAVA Hot rock (4) USA Today Quick Sep 3, 2025
5% BAD Hot rock (3) USA Today Quick Sep 3, 2025
5% UNMETNEED Delayed medical care (9) Wall Street Journal Aug 30, 2025

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