Distressed maid in pantry retreating from flying insect (3,7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REDADMIRAL Distressed maid in pantry retreating from flying insect (3,7) (10) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 19, 2026
5% ANT Pantry pest (3) Premier Sunday Aug 16, 2026
5% ANTS Pantry pests (4) Universal Aug 6, 2026
5% LARDERS Pantries (7) The Telegraph Quick Jul 30, 2026
5% SOS Distress call from a ship (3)
5% GNATS Pesky flying insects (5)
5% FLEA Insect fly caught (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
4% HIC Minute Maid brand (3) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2026
4% SPA Health retreat (3) LA Times Daily Aug 31, 2026
4% SAC ___ fly (3) Universal Aug 29, 2026

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