Hat is miserable, lacking will ultimately to inspire (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IMBUE Hat is miserable, lacking will ultimately to inspire (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 17, 2026
6% SAD Miserable (3) (3) Mirror Quick Apr 27, 2026
6% LES "___ Miserables" (3) Universal Apr 18, 2026
5% IDEA Flash of inspiration (4)
5% PEG Hat hanger (3)
5% MUSES Sources of inspiration (5) Universal May 6, 2026
5% ALA Inspired by (3) LA Times Daily May 3, 2026
5% WISEST The ultimate in prudence (6) Newsday Apr 30, 2026
5% POOR Lacking (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 29, 2026
5% DROP At the __ of a hat (4) Commuter Apr 27, 2026

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