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% BLINI Taking back popular one-pound pancake (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 20, 2025
2% MEGA Huge (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 19, 2025
2% SMASH Huge success (5) New York Times Oct 19, 2025
2% GREAT Huge (5) (5) Mirror Quick Oct 14, 2025
2% TON Huge amount (3) LA Times Daily Oct 6, 2025
2% SURE "No problem!" (4) Commuter Oct 2, 2025
2% EASY "No problem!" (4) USA Today Sep 27, 2025
2% SPORTED Did wear pants, initially, problem solved for clothing (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 25, 2025
2% BLENCH Left in seat, shrink back (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 22, 2025

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