. . . and the sailor is first on leave Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABANDON . . . and the sailor is first on leave (7)
9% TAR Sailor (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
9% ABSCONDS Sailor backs leaving base and secretly disappears (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 14, 2026
9% SALT Sailor (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
8% SEALEGS Sailor's steadiness (7) Universal Feb 2, 2026
8% SABBATICAL Southern sailor, one in Baltic at work, has period of leave (10) (10) The Guardian Quiptic Feb 1, 2026
8% PARTS Leaves (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 31, 2026
8% CAP Headwear for a sailor (3) USA Today Jan 28, 2026
8% OLDSALT Seasoned sailor (7) Newsday Jan 28, 2026
8% EXIT Leave (4) Commuter Jan 28, 2026
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