Brief displays of theatrics, something John McEnroe used to do? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAYLETS Brief displays of theatrics, something John McEnroe used to do? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 21, 2020
5% SPURSINTOACTION Inspires to do something (15) Newsday Sep 21, 2025
5% BALK Refuse to do something (4) Newsday Sep 2, 2025
4% ABLE Ready or willing to do something (4)
4% ARTE Prado display (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 16, 2025
4% LAWYER Brief (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 15, 2025
4% PRESS Something a benched bodybuilder might do? (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 13, 2025
4% ASSHOWN The way it's displayed (7) Newsday Oct 10, 2025
4% GLENN John ____, US astronaut and senator (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 7, 2025
4% VEIL Something a bride might wear, and something you'd do to 5d (4)

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