Defector runs away from a section of male body (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APOSTATE Defector runs away from a section of male body (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 29, 2024
6% LAM On the ___ (running away) (3)
6% THORAX Section of the body (6) (6) Puzzler Sep 2, 2025
6% ELOPES Runs away to marry (6)
6% REPENTANT Contrite salesman runs away from newcomer (9) The Times Cryptic Aug 20, 2025
6% TORSO Mid-section of a human body (5)
6% GAPES Run away from fruit in goggles (5) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 6, 2025
6% ELOPE Run away, as for marriage (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 5, 2025
6% FLEE Run away (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jul 10, 2025
5% OUTWARDS Away from the middle (8) (8) Puzzler Sep 6, 2025

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