A large number try and fail somehow, in a cunningly deceptive way Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CRAFTILY A large number try and fail somehow, in a cunningly deceptive way (8)
5% INROADS On raids, somehow try to make these (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Aug 9, 2026
4% FORGOT Failed to remember (6) The Times Concise Aug 18, 2026
4% SOUTH Go ___ (fail) (5) New York Times Aug 16, 2026
4% UMPTEENTH Of an indefinitely large number (9) New York Times Aug 14, 2026
4% SLEW Killed - a large number (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Aug 14, 2026
4% GATEFOLD Numbers attending church shown in large page (8) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 13, 2026
4% SAGGED Failed under pressure, in a way (6) New York Times Aug 12, 2026
4% SMOKESCREEN Deceptive tactic (11) Newsday Aug 9, 2026
4% SCAM Deceptive plan (4) Newsday Aug 7, 2026
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