Clue: Worn and shabby
Answer: TATTY
We have the answer here for May 2, 2025.
Explanation:
The answer to the clue “Worn and shabby” is TATTY.
This clue is a straightforward request for a descriptive adjective referring to something in poor or dilapidated condition. “Tatty” is a British English term commonly used to describe clothes, furnishings, or objects that are frayed, scruffy, or showing signs of heavy wear. It captures the idea of something once decent now looking run-down, making it a precise and stylistically apt answer to the clue.
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