Criticism means upset editor must get a grip Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETRACTION Criticism means upset editor must get a grip (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 13, 2018
3% CLASP Grip (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 29, 2025
3% HATERS Mean-spirited critics (6) Universal Jun 7, 2025
3% GRAPPLE Get to grips (with) (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Jun 6, 2025
2% NIT Small criticism (3) Universal Sep 29, 2025
2% NEEDS Must have (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 29, 2025
2% TRACTION Road-gripping ability (8) Newsday Sep 28, 2025
2% PLIERS Gripping implement (6) Puzzler Backwords Sep 26, 2025
2% PINCERS Gripping tool (7) The Times Concise Sep 22, 2025
2% KNOBS Drawer grips (5) Newsday Sep 21, 2025

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