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Direction, perhaps north, to retreat and run away Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Direction, perhaps north, to retreat and run away last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ELOPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ELOPE Direction, perhaps north, to retreat and run away | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 28, 2021 |
| 7% | ABSCOND Run away (with) | (7) | LA Times Daily | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 7% | FLEE Run away | (4) | Universal | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 6% | LEGIT Run away for real | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 6% | ERN Suffix with "north" or "east" for direction | (3) | ||
| 6% | ONLOW Barely running, perhaps | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 6% | FLEES Runs away from | (5) | Newsday | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 6% | EBB Retreat | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 6% | ABSENT Taxi won't start, directed away | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 6% | BUNK Do a ____, run away | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 29, 2025 |
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