Admits defeat but survives, leaderless, in spirit Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GIVESIN Admits defeat but survives, leaderless, in spirit (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 26, 2017
5% LAST Survive, endure (4) The Times Concise Jan 22, 2026
5% OWNUP Admit (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026
5% LOSSES Defeats (6) USA Today Jan 19, 2026
5% BESTED Defeated (6) Universal Jan 18, 2026
5% EVOLUTION Leaderless uprising in development (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
5% BEATS Defeats (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
5% OUTLIVE Survive (7) Puzzler Backwords Jan 5, 2026
5% LETIN Admit (5) New York Times Jan 3, 2026
5% LASTS Survives (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 29, 2025

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