Oddly, dress next to pool, and lose hope (7)

1 solution7 lettersCrypticLast seen 22 MAY 2026

THE ANSWER

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DESPOND is the 7-letter answer to “Oddly, dress next to pool, and lose hope (7)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 22 May 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword22 MAY 2026

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