Dull, annoying person ringing editor then managed to grab the setter Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dull, annoying person ringing editor then managed to grab the setter featured in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle on May 18, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PEDESTRIAN.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PEDESTRIAN Dull, annoying person ringing editor then managed to grab the setter (10) The Telegraph Cryptic May 18, 2026
5% DRAB Dull and cheerless (rhymes with "grab") (4)
5% ABAT "Grab __" (manager's order to pinch-hitters) (4) Newsday Apr 17, 2026
5% PEST Annoying person (4) Commuter Mar 25, 2026
4% CHEESEDOFF Annoyed (10) The Telegraph Quick May 14, 2026
4% IRKSOME Annoying (7) Thomas Joseph May 11, 2026
4% BOSSING The manager of (7) Newsday May 10, 2026
4% DEMIGOD Do good by setter's editor over deified individual (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed May 8, 2026
4% ATE Grabbed a bite (3) USA Today May 8, 2026
4% TAKES Grabs (5) LA Times Daily May 4, 2026

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