Crossword answer
DESPERATEBID
12 letters · Used for 1 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, February 24, 2023
Letter pattern
DESPERATEBID
Clues that lead to DESPERATEBID
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Frantic attempt made when a lot is hanging in the balance?12Evening StandardFeb 24, 2023
About DESPERATEBID in crosswords
DESPERATEBID is a 12-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 1 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Frantic attempt made when a lot is hanging in the balance?” in the Evening Standard crossword on February 24, 2023.
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Every appearance of DESPERATEBID (2)
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Feb 24, 2023
Frantic attempt made when a lot is hanging in the balance? · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Mar 30, 2018
Frantic attempt made when a lot is hanging in the balance? · Evening Standard · 21 Down