Marionette artist |
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"The Muppets" worker with a hand in the action? |
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Puller of strings beginning to push drug plugged by supporter on course |
The Times Cryptic |
10 May 2025 |
Her job comes with strings attached (9) |
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Manipulative type a 'elevated darling protected by aristocrat' (9) |
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Manipulative type - 'elevated darling protected by aristocrat' (9) |
The Guardian Cryptic |
06 Mar 2025 |
Person in charge of a highly strung performer? (9) |
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Person able to pull strings on stage? (9) |
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Manipulator raised pet owned by aristocrat (9) |
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Controlling influence elevated bad temper in unelected politician |
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One who is able to pull strings in the entertainment business? (9) |
Puzzler Cryptic |
01 Nov 2023 |
Punch and Judy operator |
The Guardian Quick |
12 Nov 2021 |
Person pulling the strings? |
New York Times |
05 May 2021 |
Marionette operator |
The Sun Two Speed |
14 Apr 2019 |
One pulling the strings at work? |
The Sun Two Speed |
14 Apr 2019 |
Performer is cheeky youngster, a favourite always |
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Elevate favourite with protection of fellow who pulls strings |
The Telegraph Toughie |
20 May 2016 |
Showman with young faithful follower touring East |
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Jim Henson, notably |
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His work may have strings attached |
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He pulls the strings. |
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Bill or Cora Baird. |
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Burr Tillstrom, for example. |
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