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% RUNE Old character last to retire after career (4) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 24, 2025
4% HERBGARDEN Place to grow parsley and basil (10) USA Today Jan 26, 2026
4% FOXY Guileful, like Basil Brush? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 26, 2026
4% HUGS Friendly embraces (4)
4% CONGA Archdeacon gamely hosts dance (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 14, 2026
4% TIMID Retiring (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 10, 2026
4% OMICRON About to embrace very small Greek character (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 7, 2026
4% PESTO Basil-based sauce (5) LA Times Daily Jan 5, 2026
4% DECADE The 1970s, e.g. (6) USA Today Dec 29, 2025

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