Close to being plump, not allowed to fly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GROUNDED Close to being plump, not allowed to fly (8) The Times Cryptic Feb 23, 2016
5% TSETSE Fly of Africa (6) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
5% FLIT Fly quickly (4) The Telegraph Mini Jan 11, 2026
5% ELECTRA Fantastic woman is plump for artist (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 8, 2026
5% LET Allow (3) Universal Jan 7, 2026
5% LETAT Allow to attack (5) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
5% ENTITLED Allowed (8) (8) Mirror Classic Jan 5, 2026
5% NEAR Close by (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 5, 2026
5% END Close (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
5% SHUTS Closes (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 4, 2026

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