Favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEPOTISM Favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (8) (8)
7% CRONYISM Favouritism shown to close friends (8)
6% PAL Close friend (3) Newsday Mar 2, 2026
6% LTD Inc. close relative (3) Newsday Jan 23, 2026
6% PALS Close friends (4)
6% ETHOS Spirit shown by those cycling? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 10, 2025
5% OPEN Not closed (4) Commuter Mar 9, 2026
5% NIGH Close (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 7, 2026
5% FINAL Closing (5) New York Times Mar 7, 2026
5% NIECE Relative close to collapse in French city (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 4, 2026
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