Dreary lecture, reportedly - that would never take off (5,3) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GREATAUK Dreary lecture, reportedly - that would never take off (5,3) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 1, 2026
6% DRAB Dreary (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 17, 2026
6% TIRESOME Dreary (8) The Telegraph Quick Aug 29, 2026
6% EVE First mate never taking jacket off (3) The Times Cryptic Aug 12, 2026
6% CANTBE "That would never happen" (6) Universal Aug 1, 2026
5% TEDIUMTALKS Boring lectures? (11) Wall Street Journal Sep 16, 2026
5% ERASES Takes marks off in a classroom? (6) New York Times Sep 12, 2026
5% READER Lecturer (6) (6) Mirror Quick Sep 6, 2026
5% UNDO Prepare for take-off (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 3, 2026
5% SITS Takes a load off (4) LA Times Daily Aug 29, 2026

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