Desperately lacking in cheer? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STARVED Desperately lacking in cheer? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 24, 2015
7% PLEA Desperate request (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 18, 2025
7% ROOT Cheer (for) (4) Universal Dec 4, 2025
6% RAH Cheerleader's cheer (3) USA Today Jan 5, 2026
6% TERI "Desperate Housewives" actress Hatcher (4)
6% HADNT Lacked (5) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
6% DRY Lacking moisture (3) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
6% OLE Flamenco cheer (3) USA Today Dec 31, 2025
6% OLES Estadio cheers (4) Universal Dec 31, 2025
6% EASE Lack of difficulty (4) Commuter Dec 31, 2025

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