Dreadful in operation, ignoring first in command Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIRECTIVE Dreadful in operation, ignoring first in command (9) The Times Cryptic May 11, 2026
6% FEAR Dread (4) Thomas Joseph May 12, 2026
5% SPED Ignored the limit (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 1, 2026
5% SNUB Deliberately ignore (4) Newsday Jun 1, 2026
5% ANGST Dread-ful feeling? (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 1, 2026
5% ANGSTY Dread-full? (6) New York Times May 31, 2026
5% RUN Operate (3) The Telegraph Quick May 30, 2026
5% ECHELON Level of command (7) The Times Concise May 30, 2026
5% HITIT Bandleader's command (5) LA Times Daily May 29, 2026
5% RAN Operated (3) Thomas Joseph May 26, 2026

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