As a rule, its leaders are unlikely to get to number ten Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OLIGARCHY As a rule, its leaders are unlikely to get to number ten (9) The Times Cryptic May 8, 2023
6% ODD Unlike this clue's number (3) USA Today Nov 10, 2025
5% SEQUENCE Rule-derived succession of numbers such as that published by Fibonacci in 1202 (8) The Times Specialist Jan 12, 2026
5% MEATY Unlike vegan food (5) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
5% ALBION Britain draping its leader in part of its coat of arms (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
5% BIGIF "That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!") (5) New York Times Mini Jan 6, 2026
5% INTEGER Perhaps ten get drunk with Erin (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Dec 22, 2025
5% TIDY Unlikely to leave a mess (4) New York Times Mini Dec 22, 2025
5% NOTCH Nick from Switzerland supporting Number Ten, primarily (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Dec 16, 2025
5% TIMID Unlikely to break the ice (5) LA Times Daily Dec 16, 2025

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