Fools succeeded being promoted, that's an unexpected development Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Fools succeeded being promoted, that's an unexpected development last seen in Telegraph Toughie puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TWIST.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TWIST Fools succeeded being promoted, that's an unexpected development (5) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 16, 2019
60% FOCUS Emphasis of promoted copper, having succeeded (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 2, 2026
58% SUDDEN Unexpected (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 6, 2026
58% NEXT Succeeding (4) USA Today Quick Feb 22, 2026
58% T Succeeding (1) USA Today Quick Feb 22, 2026
58% ONAROLL Succeeding (7) Thomas Joseph Feb 17, 2026
55% IRONIC Amusingly unexpected (6) Newsday Mar 8, 2026
55% HYPE Promote (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 1, 2026
55% WAS "Well, that ___ unexpected" (3)
55% SNAG Unexpected roadblock (4)

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