Associate, in the absence of leader, is burning coal (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMBER Associate, in the absence of leader, is burning coal (5) (5)
6% COKE Solid fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air (4) The Times Specialist Nov 3, 2025
5% RNS MD associates (3) Newsday Nov 16, 2025
5% EXEAT Leave of absence from college (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 15, 2025
5% RELATED Associated (7) (7) Puzzler Nov 13, 2025
5% SCALDING Burning with liquid (8) (8) Puzzler Nov 13, 2025
5% LIT Burning, like a candle (3)
5% SMART Burn bright (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 11, 2025
5% FAT It burns during workouts (3)
5% ONDISC Burned, in a way (6) LA Times Daily Nov 9, 2025
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