Crete: nice, surprisingly - that's not saying much (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETICENCE Crete: nice, surprisingly - that's not saying much (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 22, 2026
72% ISLE Capri or Crete (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
68% ERECT Crete (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 7, 2026
65% MEAN Not nice (4) Universal Jul 18, 2026
65% KINGMINOS Mythical royal of Crete (9) Eugene Sheffer Jul 2, 2026
62% EMEET "Nice to __ you!" (5) Commuter Aug 1, 2026
62% ATAD Not much (4) USA Today Jul 27, 2026
62% UPTO As much as (4) Newsday Jul 26, 2026
62% GOODOH "Jolly nice!" (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 25, 2026
62% LESS Not as much (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 24, 2026

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