The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word NEEDIER , but the solution may also be POORER which is one of the most recent solution (2025 in LA Times).
Less prosperous crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| NEEDIER | 67 % | 7 |
| POORER | 33 % | 6 |
Why may POORER be the right solution?
The word "poorer" is the comparative form of "poor," indicating a lesser degree of wealth or prosperity. In the context of the clue "Less prosperous," "poorer" is the most fitting answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Less prosperous
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- poorer
- poorest
- impoverished
- destitute
- low water
- destitution
- indigent
- broke
- strapped
- dispossessed
- need
- want
Crossword Answer definitions
NEEDIER adjective- In need; poor.
- Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
- Needful; necessary.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result NEEDIER
- More in want
- Less selfsufficient
- More destitute
- More indigent
- More impoverished
- Less prosperous
- More impecunious
- Less affluent
- Poorer
- Comparatively poor