Doctor may covet adopting son; it avoids having another? (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VASECTOMY Doctor may covet adopting son; it avoids having another? (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 22, 2024
6% ENVY Covetousness (4) Puzzler Backwords Mar 30, 2026
5% DESK One may have drawers (4) Universal Apr 1, 2026
5% RETRY Have another stab at (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 28, 2026
5% DRILLBABYDRILL Bore doctor sick, adopting junior member's political slogan (14) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 26, 2026
5% TOPSPOTS Coveted roles (8) Newsday Mar 21, 2026
5% SPCA Adoption advocate (4) Newsday Mar 12, 2026
5% RESIST Refuse son another chance to pass sandwiches (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 11, 2026
5% TAKENUP Adopted (7) Thomas Joseph Feb 12, 2026
5% ERRAND It may be run for another (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 10, 2026

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