Contemptuous expression putting pressure on playwright (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PSHAW Contemptuous expression putting pressure on playwright (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 3, 2024
6% MOP Doctor puts pressure on cleaner (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
6% DRAGOON Put pressure on Doctor Milligan? (7) The Times Cryptic Nov 24, 2025
5% INGE Picnic playwright (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
5% SCOWL Expression of displeasure (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 10, 2026
5% G Expressions of disapproval (1) USA Today Quick Jan 9, 2026
5% TSKS Expressions of disapproval (4) USA Today Quick Jan 9, 2026
5% OHMY Expression of surprise (4) Newsday Jan 8, 2026
5% IBSEN "Ghosts" playwright Henrik (5) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
5% AHA "Eureka!" expression (3)

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