Deserter in east: old one behind the lines? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERATO Deserter in east: old one behind the lines? (5) The Times Cryptic Aug 24, 2023
7% GOBI Large desert in east Asia (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Jun 12, 2026
6% REAR Behind (4) Wall Street Journal Jun 22, 2026
6% ARID Dry, as a desert (4)
6% ECRU Shade in the desert (4) New York Times Jun 14, 2026
6% OASIS Desert haven (5) Eugene Sheffer Jun 11, 2026
6% CHEEKY Forward - as one's behind? (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 10, 2026
6% TENNYSON Iron Mike used to press the green gown - ultimately one that left lines behind (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 10, 2026
6% EEL Jellied ____, old East London staple (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 5, 2026
6% ACTOR One delivering lines (5) New York Times Midi May 25, 2026

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