Awkward reform of power, discussing dropping leader — it’s a matter of balance Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIGHTROPE WALKING Awkward reform of power, discussing dropping leader — it’s a matter of balance (17) The Times Cryptic Dec 25, 2021
60% MOD Discussion forum leader (3) Wall Street Journal Oct 29, 2025
56% CZAR Powerful business leader (4) Newsday Oct 13, 2025
56% TREATMENT Awkward matter hospital department's handling (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 23, 2025
53% LABOURED Awkward (8) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 5, 2025
51% POISES Balances (6) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
51% EVEN Balanced (4) USA Today Oct 13, 2025
48% UNEQUAL Disproportionately balanced (7) The Times Concise Nov 8, 2025
48% WOODEN Stiff and awkward (6) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
48% OWES Carries a balance (4) USA Today Oct 18, 2025

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