Complicated matters should include a good plan Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRATAGEM Complicated matters should include a good plan (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 17, 2020
2% ORE Mined matter (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 29, 2026
2% BUDGET Spending plan (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 29, 2026
2% DIETS Nutrition plans (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 28, 2026
2% PLOYS Sneaky plans (5) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
2% ROUTE Traveler's plan (5) LA Times Mini Jan 24, 2026
2% NUB Essence of the matter (3) New York Times Jan 23, 2026
2% EVE Planning time (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 23, 2026
2% SECRET Confidential matter (6) Newsday Jan 21, 2026
2% SEETO Handle, as matters (5) New York Times Jan 12, 2026

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