Ex-House Majority Leader who last shuttered the government in 1995, suggesting his name was apt? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOMDELAY Ex-House Majority Leader who last shuttered the government in 1995, suggesting his name was apt? (8)
5% WEBB Apt last name for a spider lover (4) USA Today Mar 22, 2026
5% RIMES Apt-sounding last name for a poet (5) Universal Mar 22, 2026
4% TONGA American leader of government not backing country (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 6, 2026
4% LIABLE Apt (to) (6) Premier Sunday Apr 5, 2026
4% SUE Apt name for a lawyer? (3)
4% SHOTGUNWEDDING Union suggesting a double-barrelled name? (14) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 1, 2026
4% ACS Apt. coolers (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 1, 2026
4% STAFF White House Chief of ___ (government position) (5)
4% RUING Regretful of downfall brought to leader of government (5) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 6, 2026
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