Backing of popular independent initially left huge problem for dictator Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MUSSOLINI Backing of popular independent initially left huge problem for dictator (9) The Times Cryptic Jul 24, 2024
2% HORDE Huge crowd (5) Newsday Nov 10, 2025
2% SNAG Unexpected problem (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 10, 2025
2% STANS Is a huge fan of, in slang (5) Universal Nov 9, 2025
2% SIMPLE "No problem!" (6) Newsday Nov 8, 2025
2% ALLOK "No problems here!" (5) New York Times Mini Nov 5, 2025
2% LEAK Problem for a plumber (4) USA Today Nov 4, 2025
2% STAN Slang for a huge fan (4) New York Times Nov 3, 2025
2% STYES Eye problems (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 3, 2025
2% ROC Huge mythical bird (3) Puzzler Backwords Nov 2, 2025

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