1970s leader the last character to be embraced by retiring Archdeacon Basil? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BREZHNEV 1970s leader the last character to be embraced by retiring Archdeacon Basil? (8) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 27, 2018
5% FTEN Navy jet retired in 1970 (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 18, 2026
5% APU Retired character on "The Simpsons" (3) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
4% EMEER Muslim leader always embraces this writer (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 24, 2026
4% PINA "Escape (The ___ Colada Song)" (last Billboard #1 hit of the 1970s) (4) New York Times Mar 24, 2026
4% PIG Retired GP eating last of salami? Greedy chap (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 23, 2026
4% MUD Greek character at last covered in dirt (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Mar 19, 2026
4% CLINCH Tight embrace (6) Commuter Mar 18, 2026
4% SST Retired jet (3) Eugene Sheffer Mar 14, 2026
4% HUGS Warm embraces (4)

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