Engineer getting work on island? On the contrary Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MANOEUVRE Engineer getting work on island? On the contrary (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2019
6% OIL Engine lubricant (3)
6% RILES Gets worked up (5) LA Times Daily Apr 18, 2026
6% PURR Engine sound (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 18, 2026
6% TURBO Engine booster (5) USA Today Apr 9, 2026
6% THROTTLES Engine controls (9) Commuter Apr 9, 2026
6% STEAM Engine driver? (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 6, 2026
6% SOUPUP Improve, as an engine (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 3, 2026
6% ALIEN UFO engineer (5) LA Times Mini Apr 2, 2026
6% PERVERSE Contrary, obstinate (8) (8) Puzzler Mar 18, 2026

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