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% LABS Where special coats are often worn (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 18, 2026
6% RANLATE Was delayed (7) Premier Sunday Jun 14, 2026
6% NAGS Worn-out horses (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 8, 2026
6% LAG Delay (3) The Telegraph Quick Jun 4, 2026
6% JADED Worn out, weary (5) The Times Concise May 26, 2026
6% STONEWALL Delay, delay, delay (9) Newsday May 16, 2026
6% SHABBY Threadbare, worn out (6) (6) Puzzler May 15, 2026
6% INSTANTCOFFEE Hot drink - without delay? (7,6) (13) The Guardian Quick May 8, 2026
6% UNHAPPY Discontent or sad (7)

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