Hard up Crossword Clue

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Hereby find the answer to the clue " Hard up " ,crossword hint that was earlier published on "Mirror quick".
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Hard-up" today leads to the answer "POOR" for the following reasons:

1. Financial Situation: The term "hard-up" is often used to describe someone who is experiencing financial difficulty or is lacking in wealth.

2. Synonymous Relationship: In the context of crossword clues, "hard-up" and "POOR" are synonymous, as they both convey the idea of financial hardship or a lack of resources.

3. Common Usage: "POOR" is a common word used to indicate a state of poverty or financial insufficiency, making it a fitting answer for the given clue.

4. Crossword Logic: In crossword puzzles, clues are designed to lead the solver to the correct answer through word association, common phrases, and definitions. In this case, the clue "Hard-up" is a direct hint towards the answer "POOR" due to their semantic connection.

More Answers:

• POOR
• NEEDY
• INNEED
• BROKE
• SKINT
• BADLYOFF
• INAHOLE
• CASHSTRAPPED

Definition of "POOR"

lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society

Example :

they were too poor to afford a telephone

the gap between the rich and the poor has widened

the world's poorest countries

 The Crossword clue "Hard up" published 45 time/s & has 8 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror quick	16 April 2024	POOR
The Telegraph - Quick	27 May 2023	POOR
The Guardian Quick	6 February 2023	POOR
Crossword Champ Daily	27 January 2023	NEEDY
Mirror classic	10 March 2021	POOR
L.A. Times Daily	27 July 2016	NEEDY
New York Times	14 May 2016	INNEED
Wall Street Journal	2 September 2014	BROKE
The Guardian	26 July 2012	POOR
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	13 May 2012	NEEDY
The A.V Club	29 February 2012	POOR
USA Today	23 February 2004	CASHSTRAPPED