Apprentice to grope around first part of test (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PROTEGE Apprentice to grope around first part of test (7) (7)
7% ROPE Groped around for fastening (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Dec 30, 2025
6% ARTIST Part is testing part for performer (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
6% FEEL Grope, fumble (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 18, 2025
5% STEPONE First part of a process: 2 wds. (7) Commuter Jan 6, 2026
5% EXAMS Tests (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 5, 2026
5% BETAS Test versions (5) LA Times Mini Jan 3, 2026
5% FAIL Flunk, as a test (4)
5% ACE Nail, as a test (3) TV Dec 28, 2025
5% CLUBS Left wearing apprentice's suit (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 23, 2025
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