Cynically proposing futile measures - a 'two-fingered salute' way of governing? (7,8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GESTUREPOLITICS Cynically proposing futile measures - a 'two-fingered salute' way of governing? (7,8) (15) The Guardian Cryptic May 20, 2026
5% VAIN Futile (4) Puzzler Backwords Apr 28, 2026
5% INVAIN Futilely (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 15, 2026
5% USELESSLY In a futile way (9) Premier Sunday Feb 22, 2026
5% VSIGN Two-finger salute (5)
4% TEN Finger count (3) Thomas Joseph May 19, 2026
4% PEACE What two fingers up might symbolize (5) New York Times Midi May 18, 2026
4% IHOPE "Fingers crossed!" (5) New York Times Mini May 18, 2026
4% RING Proposal accessory (4)
4% PINKIE Small finger (6) Premier Sunday May 17, 2026

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