What is the answer to "Desperate"?

The most common answer is HARDUP. However, there are 2 possible answers to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer HARDUP has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025, and first appeared in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Medium difficulty.

Desperate Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Desperate? This 6-letter clue recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal July 19, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Desperate Crossword Answer

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Desperate Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "Desperate" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Desperate" crossword clue is HARDUP. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used "Desperate" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on July 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What are other answers for "Desperate" crossword?

While HARDUP is the answer for this specific puzzle, historical data shows this clue has been used with other answers in different puzzles: DIRE. The answer can vary depending on the puzzle constructor and publication.