Half-___ (desultory) Crossword Clue

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Half-___ (desultory) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

DESULTORY (adjective)
1. marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
HALF (noun)
1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
2. one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
HALF (adjective)
1. consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
2. partial

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