Evil overthrown, with good getting on top, holding a sword Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Evil overthrown, with good getting on top, holding a sword last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GLAIVE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GLAIVE Evil overthrown, with good getting on top, holding a sword (6) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 11, 2023
6% CARGO Goods in a hold (5) Commuter Aug 26, 2025
6% OSCAR Sword-holding statuette (5) Newsday Jul 25, 2025
5% FIEND Evil being (5) USA Today Sep 5, 2025
5% REFORMS Abandons evil (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 4, 2025
5% STAR One getting top billing (4) New York Times Sep 3, 2025
5% HEX Evil spell (3)
5% SLASH Cut with a sword (5) LA Times Mini Aug 29, 2025
5% ANAGRAM Live for evil? (7) USA Today Aug 29, 2025
5% DEMON Evil spirit (5) Commuter Aug 22, 2025

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