Drive away outcast that's returned (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REPEL Drive away outcast that's returned (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 3, 2024
84% PARIAH Outcast (6) Thomas Joseph Dec 31, 2025
84% REPELLENT Driving away fast, after return of outcast (9)
73% SHOOTOUT Drive away with traffic tickets and string of penalties (8) The Times Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
73% UBER Company that succeeds by driving its customers away (4) LA Times Daily Jan 15, 2026
73% THRU Drive-__ (4) LA Times Daily Jan 8, 2026
69% OUT Away (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 29, 2026
69% AUK Predatory flyer returned driving off small seabird (3) The Times Cryptic Jan 27, 2026
69% AMBITION Drive (8) New York Times Dec 26, 2025
69% COEN Drive-Away Dolls director Ethan (4) The Atlantic Nov 21, 2025

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