Crime writer, far from sinister? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEXTER Crime writer, far from sinister? (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 2, 2015
6% INEPT Far from skilled (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 1, 2025
6% SNEER Sinister smile (5) Newsday Oct 28, 2025
6% RARE Far from frequent (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 25, 2025
6% SHY Far from extroverted (3)
6% OGRES Far-from-friendly figures (5) The Washington Post Mini Oct 17, 2025
6% SPRY Far from lumbering (4) Newsday Oct 11, 2025
6% ROAM Be far from fixed (4) The Atlantic Oct 10, 2025
6% MODEST Far from prideful (6) USA Today Sep 28, 2025
6% SAD Far from festive (3) LA Times Daily Sep 23, 2025

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