Corrupt state maybe does if cutting back (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PUTREFIED Corrupt state maybe does if cutting back (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 7, 2026
7% PARE Cut back on (4) New York Times Sep 27, 2026
7% CURB Cut back on (4) Newsday Sep 13, 2026
6% TRIMMED Cut back a bit (7) New York Times Oct 7, 2026
6% PURER Less corrupted (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 7, 2026
6% TAINT Evidence of corruption (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 22, 2026
6% VAST Huge tax cut by head of state (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 21, 2026
6% RESET Put back into the original state (5) The Telegraph Mini Sep 15, 2026
6% EVILEST Most corrupt (7) New York Times Easy Mode Sep 9, 2026
6% TRIMS Cuts back (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 29, 2026

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