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The Clue

Dilapidated (5 letter answer)

The Answer

RATTY

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Notes

The answer RATTY is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

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Overly worn
Run-down
Worn-out

Definition

RATTY as an adjective:

1. of or characteristic of rats
2. (moth-eaten, ratty, shabby, tatty) = showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains"
3. dirty and infested with rats