Chaos if chief absconds — any left? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Chaos if chief absconds — any left? last seen in Guardian 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ANARCHY.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANARCHY Chaos if chief absconds — any left? (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 3, 2023
5% MAYHEM Complete chaos (6) Universal Jan 10, 2026
5% FLYBYNIGHT Debtor absconding on the red-eye? (10) The Times Cryptic Dec 11, 2025
5% HAVOC Chaos (5) The Times Concise Dec 5, 2025
5% FLEE Abscond (4) (4) Puzzler Nov 19, 2025
4% ATALL In any way (5) The Atlantic Jan 14, 2026
4% WHO "Not ringing any bells" (3) The Atlantic Jan 14, 2026
4% APORT Left, on liners (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 14, 2026
4% SOON Any day now (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
4% PRIMARILY In chief (9) (9) Mirror Classic Jan 7, 2026

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