Arbitrary decree given in country when close to collapse Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UKASE Arbitrary decree given in country when close to collapse (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 5, 2024
3% LUNGE Organ close to collapse in fast movement (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 14, 2025
3% ORDAINS Decrees (7) New York Times Oct 13, 2025
3% UKASES Arbitrary decrees (6) Premier Sunday Feb 5, 2017
3% FIAT Arbitrary decree (4)
2% ESTONIA Collapsed in seat, hugging love in the country (7) (7) The Guardian Quiptic Oct 19, 2025
2% ORDAIN Grandly decree no raid, perhaps (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 19, 2025
2% DICTA Formal decrees (5) Eugene Sheffer Oct 17, 2025
2% NIECE Relative close to collapse in French city (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 16, 2025
2% NEAR Close by (4) Commuter Oct 15, 2025

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