Digging for diamonds - cheating, dropping ring (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRODDING Digging for diamonds - cheating, dropping ring (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 15, 2026
6% EATUP "Dig in!" (5) Universal May 29, 2026
6% EAT "Dig in!" (3) Eugene Sheffer May 5, 2026
6% CON Cheat (3) Puzzler Backwords Apr 30, 2026
6% RECEIVE Encounter cheat exchanging diamonds with queen (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
5% ENTICED Tempted Vernita regularly with diamonds and more diamonds (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 3, 2026
5% LETSEAT "Dig in, folks!" (7) Eugene Sheffer Jun 2, 2026
5% SUIT Diamonds or hearts (4) USA Today Jun 2, 2026
5% FLAW Diamond defect (4) Universal Jun 2, 2026
5% STY Pigs' digs (3) New York Times May 25, 2026

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