Footballer needed when socialists return to power (4-4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEFTBACK Footballer needed when socialists return to power (4-4) (8)
7% PRETEND Sham figure put in power by socialist (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
6% RULED Was in power (5) Commuter Dec 15, 2025
6% RULE Be in power (4) Commuter Dec 4, 2025
6% SAG Droop when fumes return (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 28, 2025
6% LIONESSES Footballers less happy about noise when playing (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 27, 2025
6% REDDEN Become embarrassed in socialist haunt (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 24, 2025
6% ADORED Loved to bother socialist (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Nov 22, 2025
6% RAWHIDE Something Texan needs to crack when driving? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 12, 2025
6% POTENT Powerful (6) Commuter Nov 10, 2025
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