A lie and a ruse may obtain some free time (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEISURE A lie and a ruse may obtain some free time (7) (7)
6% SINGLEOUT Carol free, wanting some time, to choose (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
6% WOODENHORSE Legendary ruse (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
6% NANAS Some free babysitters (5) Universal Dec 29, 2025
6% LULLS Free time (5) Newsday Dec 20, 2025
6% STRATAGEM Ruse (9) (9) Mirror Classic Dec 3, 2025
6% TRICK Ruse (5) Commuter Nov 15, 2025
6% HOAX Ruse (4) USA Today Oct 25, 2025
5% GET Obtain (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
5% GRAY What some may be dyeing to conceal? (4) New York Times Jan 23, 2026
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