Force leader, caught in bad lie, to U-turn (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IMPEL Force leader, caught in bad lie, to U-turn (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 14, 2024
7% TRIPPEDUP Caught in a lie, e.g. (9) Premier Sunday Sep 21, 2025
6% SSE U-turn from NNW (3) Newsday Nov 9, 2025
6% ROT Turn bad (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2025
5% CONDUCTOR Leader caught on channel with old Republican (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 10, 2025
5% EXPEL Force out (5) Premier Sunday Nov 9, 2025
5% WREST Seize by force (5) Wall Street Journal Nov 8, 2025
5% PLEA Forceful application (4) Newsday Nov 8, 2025
5% BUSTED "Caught you!" (6) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
5% NAVY Sails force? (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 6, 2025

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