Deliberately contrived to stop working when crossed by boss Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STUDIED Deliberately contrived to stop working when crossed by boss (7) The Times Cryptic Aug 6, 2015
3% DEVISE Contrive (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 14, 2026
3% DAY Call it a __ (stop work) (3) Newsday Apr 1, 2026
3% PAT Contrived (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 19, 2026
3% HOKEY Contrived (5) LA Times Daily Feb 3, 2026
2% WHOA Stop! (4) The Telegraph Quick May 4, 2026
2% RAM Deliberately collide with (3) The Times Concise May 2, 2026
2% HOA "Stop" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 29, 2026
2% EXED Crossed (out) (4) LA Times Daily Apr 29, 2026
2% EDITOR Newspaper boss (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 28, 2026

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