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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 10 | GREASYPOLE | Exact Match! |
2 | 31% | 3 | Informal term for a British governor or governor-general | |
3 | 24% | 11 | Shift from military staff to civilian staff | |
Challenge For The Ambitious Governor Disheartened By Casual Staff Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GREASYPOLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GREASYPOLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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The Guardian Cryptic29 Sep 2022 | Across 13 | GREASYPOLE |
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