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The Clue
Plaintive (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DOLEFUL
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Notes
The answer DOLEFUL is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
DOLEFUL as an adjective:
1. (doleful, mournful) = filled with or evoking sadness; "the child's doleful expression"; "stared with mournful eyes"; "mournful news"