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Before start of play, tense captain's opening ploy Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Before start of play, tense captain's opening ploy last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TACTIC.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TACTIC Before start of play, tense captain's opening ploy | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 64% | KIPPER Captain, not opener - one's smoked before meal (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 64% | RUSE Ploy | (4) | USA Today | Mar 26, 2026 |
| 64% | ACTI Play opener | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 58% | RERAISE Poker ploy | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 58% | DIVERSION D-ploy? | (9) | New York Times Midi | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 58% | PEEK Open before December 25? | (4) | New York Times | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 55% | SACRAMENT Pouch noodles before tense religious ceremony (9) | (9) | The Sun Two Speed | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 55% | NERVOUS Edgy, tense | (7) | The Times Concise | Mar 28, 2026 |
| 55% | ONSET Start playing notes (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Mar 22, 2026 |
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