Brave and forceful at first, ran away confused Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BAFFLED Brave and forceful at first, ran away confused (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 7, 2023
7% FLED Ran away (4) Universal Apr 6, 2026
7% BOLTED Ran away (6) Commuter Mar 18, 2026
5% BRUTE ___ force (5) Universal May 17, 2026
5% MET Ran into (3)
5% MAKER Producer needing right force first (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic May 14, 2026
5% ADDLE Confuse (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 13, 2026
5% IMPEL Force (5) Puzzler Backwords May 13, 2026
5% DEED Brave or noble act (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 11, 2026
5% HECHE "The Brave" star Anne (5) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026

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