(and 5 Across) Record-breaking footballer handling a real problem (6,7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERLING (and 5 Across) Record-breaking footballer handling a real problem (6,7) (6)
6% MANAGE Handle (6) LA Times Daily Feb 6, 2026
6% PEDIATRICIANS Ones who handle minor health problems? (13) New York Times Jan 31, 2026
6% MATCH Game of football (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 29, 2026
6% LEATHER Hide the real problem (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Jan 22, 2026
6% GRASS Football surface (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 1, 2026
5% DISBAND Record unfinished and pop group break up (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
5% GENUINELY For real (9) Universal Feb 5, 2026
5% HATCH Break out of an egg (5) (5) Mirror Classic Feb 5, 2026
5% ANIMALMAGNETISM See 5 Across (15) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 4, 2026
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