Defender kicks one of those on purpose - the journalist might have to handle it delicately Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BALLPOINT Defender kicks one of those on purpose - the journalist might have to handle it delicately (9)
5% LEDE One might be buried by a journalist (4) The Atlantic Jan 1, 2026
4% ETHERE Delicate, as beauty (6) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
4% START Kick off (5) LA Times Daily Feb 12, 2026
4% SANDCASTLE Son with man - one of those might be on the beach (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 11, 2026
4% DELIBERATELY On purpose (12) The Telegraph Quick Feb 9, 2026
4% ELFIN Delicately proportioned (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 9, 2026
4% SAKE Purpose (4) (4) Mirror Quick Feb 8, 2026
4% ENDS Ultimate purposes (4) The Times Concise Feb 7, 2026
4% HEELS High kicks (5) LA Times Daily Feb 7, 2026
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