Black and blue after game -- what's needed? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUBDOWN Black and blue after game -- what's needed? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 23, 2015
80% MIKE M.C.'s need (4) New York Times Jun 12, 2026
80% DAMSON Blue-black fruit (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jun 2, 2026
76% OPS Word after black or special (3) New York Times Jul 6, 2026
76% TOSPARE Beyond what's needed (7) Thomas Joseph Jun 4, 2026
73% BUBBLETEA Black then beat blue fluid for drink (6,3) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 25, 2026
73% DEKE Feint at a Blues game (4) USA Today Apr 10, 2026
69% SAD Blue (3) USA Today Jul 11, 2026
69% CHESS Game with a black-and-white board, that ends in a checkmate (5)
69% BRUIN Disaster, going after black bear (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 30, 2026

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