Fight with police and a large old copper, perhaps Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCRAPMETAL Fight with police and a large old copper, perhaps (10) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 23, 2023
6% MOM Umpire in a sibling fight, perhaps (3)
5% DET Police investigator, for short (3)
5% AGGRO Fighting or trouble (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 27, 2026
5% CADET Police trainee, e.g. (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 27, 2026
5% SPAT Slight fight (4) Newsday Jul 24, 2026
5% YELLOWISH Having a hue like old paper, perhaps (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 23, 2026
5% COPS Police officers, informally (4) Newsday Jul 21, 2026
5% SUPERB Top copper: "Bravo, magnificent!" (6) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 21, 2026
5% CUSHY Copper sitting on throw is comfortable (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 21, 2026

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