Dropping head in fright's a mistake (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERROR Dropping head in fright's a mistake (5) (5)
91% CLANGER Drop it by mistake (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Sep 28, 2026
80% GRIM Frightful (4) Newsday Aug 20, 2026
76% INERROR By mistake (7) Universal Oct 7, 2026
76% GASP Sound of fright (4) Newsday Sep 29, 2026
76% ASHEN Pale with fright (5) New York Times Mini Sep 4, 2026
73% ENTRIES Guards dropping heads in doorways (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 31, 2026
73% ERRORS Mistakes (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 18, 2026
73% EEK Frightful outburst (3) Newsday Aug 1, 2026
69% APOLOGIES "My mistake" (9) New York Times Oct 9, 2026
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