Failing to open hole in rough slate when turning screw Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GAOLER Failing to open hole in rough slate when turning screw (6)
5% PAN Slate (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 19, 2026
5% BRADAWL Tool used for making holes, especially for screws or nails (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 15, 2026
4% TILE Hat; roof slate (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 20, 2026
4% INEXACT Rough (7) (7) The Guardian Quick Apr 20, 2026
4% THIEF The bags I failed to open - one rustles? (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 16, 2026
4% OHDANG "Oof, that's rough" (6) New York Times Apr 14, 2026
4% EACHTIME Without fail (8) LA Times Daily Apr 12, 2026
4% ERRS Screws up (4) USA Today Apr 11, 2026
4% ERR Screw up (3) Wall Street Journal Apr 7, 2026
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