Cut tail parts off pilchard to be cooked for Islamic leader Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CALIPH Cut tail parts off pilchard to be cooked for Islamic leader (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 30, 2017
3% ENDS Cuts off (4) New York Times Jan 25, 2026
3% SHEAR Cut off (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 8, 2026
3% SECTION Part cut off (7) (7) Mirror Classic Dec 3, 2025
2% EMIR Islamic ruler (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 8, 2026
2% SUNNI Branch of Islam (5) LA Times Daily Feb 5, 2026
2% DISINHERIT Disturbed by the din, Iris cut off (10) (10) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
2% HALAL Islamic dietary standard (5) LA Times Daily Feb 1, 2026
2% CABLE __ cutting (5) Newsday Jan 31, 2026
2% ADAB Islamic etiquette (4) USA Today Jan 28, 2026

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