As country-lover, Pat protects this small group Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRIO As country-lover, Pat protects this small group (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 15, 2022
6% SAN ____ Marino, small country (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 23, 2026
6% OLINE Group that protects the QB (5) New York Times Dec 27, 2025
5% GROVE Small group of trees (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 31, 2026
5% RURAL Artist following game close to small country (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 30, 2026
5% BURP Result of a pat on the back? (4) USA Today Jan 28, 2026
5% DABBED Patted gently (6) Commuter Jan 22, 2026
5% SPAT Lovers' quarrel (4) LA Times Mini Jan 20, 2026
5% PANDA Five bedded in group, and assassin shoots lover? (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 15, 2026
5% CRESSIDA Lover of Troilus (8) Eugene Sheffer Jan 14, 2026

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