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% MOAN Express discontent (4) Newsday Sep 10, 2026
6% WEARY Feeling tired and worn out (5) New York Times Mini Aug 31, 2026
6% BALD Like a worn-out tyre (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 8, 2026
6% NAGS Worn-out horses (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 8, 2026
5% STALL Deliberately delay (5) (5) Puzzler Sep 10, 2026
5% AWN A discontented woman bristles (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Sep 9, 2026
5% URGENTLY Without delay (8) The Times Concise Sep 8, 2026
5% MITRE Hat worn by a bishop (5) The Times Concise Sep 8, 2026
5% SYSTEM Discontented spy sat exam for organisation (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 7, 2026

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