French port controversial actor knocked back somewhat Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CALAIS French port controversial actor knocked back somewhat (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 6, 2025
3% DRANK Knocked back a few (5) New York Times Jun 25, 2026
3% PINOTNOIR Over in beer garden at the back knocking back port wine (5,4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
3% BREST French port city (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 16, 2026
2% TAP Gentle knock (3)
2% IDLER Layabout in discount store covering head on being knocked back (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 17, 2026
2% PUSHER Knock back drink in front of that female dealer (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 15, 2026
2% ALITTLE Somewhat (7) Eugene Sheffer Jul 13, 2026
2% BOPS Knocks on the noggin (4) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
2% EMOTIVE Controversial English reason (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 11, 2026

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