Bad doctor starts practice (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DRILL Bad doctor starts practice (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 14, 2026
9% QUACKS Bad doctors (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 21, 2026
9% MAL Bad start? (3) The Atlantic Aug 17, 2026
8% ALAMO Following the practice of doctor could be a mission (5) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 10, 2026
7% ANEW Start ___ (start afresh) (4)
7% DISBAR Keep from practicing (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 3, 2026
7% MEDITATION Awareness practice (10) Commuter Oct 2, 2026
7% SEUSS Children's doctor? (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 2, 2026
7% USES Puts into practice (4) USA Today Sep 30, 2026
7% PLY Practice, as a trade (3) Universal Sep 30, 2026

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