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Desperate for affection, in modern slang Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Desperate for affection, in modern slang last seen in New York Times 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is THIRSTY.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | THIRSTY Desperate for affection, in modern slang | (7) | New York Times | Nov 23, 2024 |
| 7% | DEADASS Seriously, in modern slang | (7) | New York Times | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 6% | PRE Drink before going out, in modern slang | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 24, 2026 |
| 6% | TRAGIC Desperately sad | (6) | The Times Concise | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 6% | BAE Significant other, in modern slang | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 6% | SIDEQUEST Secondary pursuit, in modern slang | (9) | Universal | Jun 7, 2026 |
| 6% | THEL Take ____, admit defeat, in modern slang | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 6% | SOS Sign of desperation | (3) | New York Times | May 22, 2026 |
| 6% | EXTRA Outlandishly over the top, in modern slang | (5) | New York Times | May 18, 2026 |
| 6% | CRAVE Want desperately | (5) | Wall Street Journal | May 9, 2026 |
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