A cry for help about defeat - it needs careful handling (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASBESTOS A cry for help about defeat - it needs careful handling (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 22, 2024
7% WITH Handle __ care (4) Commuter Sep 3, 2025
7% ILOST Cry of defeat (5) New York Times Sep 3, 2025
6% BESTED Defeated (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
6% SEETO Handle (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 5, 2025
6% LOSS Defeat (4) Commuter Nov 1, 2025
6% NAME Handle (4) New York Times Oct 26, 2025
6% WHO "__ cares about that?" (3) Commuter Oct 24, 2025
6% RECOURSE Source of help when in need (8) The Times Concise Oct 21, 2025
6% LICK Defeat (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 11, 2025

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