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% METE Dole (out) (4) LA Times Daily Dec 6, 2025
7% METED Doled out (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 22, 2025
7% ALLOT Dole out (5) Newsday Nov 12, 2025
7% METES Doles (out) (5) Eugene Sheffer Nov 10, 2025
6% DEALT Doled out, as cards (5) The Telegraph Plusword Dec 11, 2025
6% ASSIGNS Doles out, as chores (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 21, 2025
5% GUN Rev, as an engine (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 16, 2025
5% KNELL Doleful bell sound (5) Wall Street Journal Dec 15, 2025
5% PRINCE Royal heir (6) Thomas Joseph Dec 13, 2025

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