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Footballer getting sacked had an unfortunate effect Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BACKFIRED Footballer getting sacked had an unfortunate effect | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 12, 2017 |
| 3% | WRETCH An unfortunate | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 3% | ALAS "Unfortunately ..." | (4) | Universal | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 3% | FRIENDLYFIRE Shooting the wrong way in football match, perhaps getting sack | (12) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 3% | RIPPLED Had far-reaching effects | (7) | LA Times Daily | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 2% | WELSHRAREBIT ____ is in effect cheese on toast | (12) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 2% | PUNCHY Effective, forceful (6) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 2% | ARA Football's Parseghian | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 2% | SANDBAG Heavy fortification sack | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 2% | TOYS Santa's sackful | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 6, 2026 |
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