Doled out by Royal Engineers, or kept back? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RESERVED Doled out by Royal Engineers, or kept back? (8) The Times Cryptic Apr 1, 2022
7% METED Doled (out) (5) Commuter Aug 13, 2025
7% ALLOT Dole out (5) Commuter Aug 7, 2025
7% METES Doles (out) (5) Newsday Aug 3, 2025
7% METE Dole (out) (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 30, 2025
6% HID Kept out of sight (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 20, 2025
6% RETREAT Royal Engineers handle move back (7) The Sun Two Speed Jun 9, 2025
5% ONICE Kept in reserve (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 5, 2025
5% DISOBLIGE Adjustment to dole is big inconvenience (9) The Times Cryptic Sep 5, 2025
5% SOLARYEAR Royals are out of sorts in period of revolution (9) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 2, 2025

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