Favoured offspring reportedly given sack -- that is fired Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AIRRIFLE Favoured offspring reportedly given sack -- that is fired (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2020
5% LAMB Ewe's offspring (4) Eugene Sheffer Jul 27, 2026
5% RAREFIED Are fired (sacked), being thin (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 21, 2026
5% ISSUE Offspring (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 16, 2026
5% SON Offspring (3) The Telegraph Mini Jul 13, 2026
5% AGAINST Not in favour of (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 9, 2026
5% YOUNG Offspring (5) New York Times Jul 6, 2026
5% FILIAL Relating to offspring (6) LA Times Daily Jul 3, 2026
5% SPAWN Offspring (5) LA Times Daily May 11, 2026
4% GORP Snack in a sack in a backpack (4) New York Times Aug 1, 2026

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