Beggar belief at first, smothered by short cry … (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HOBO Beggar belief at first, smothered by short cry … (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
8% MADENOSENSE Beggared belief (11) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2026
5% EPISODIC Island beggar seen in The Odyssey? On and off (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 6, 2026
5% TENETS Beliefs (6) (6) Mirror Classic Nov 1, 2026
5% BAWL Cry (4) TV Nov 1, 2026
5% CREDO Statement of beliefs (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 31, 2026
5% WEEP Cry (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 28, 2026
5% ISM Belief, in brief (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 24, 2026
5% ETHOS System of beliefs (5) Universal Oct 14, 2026
5% TENET Belief (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 9, 2026

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