Gold on key, little time for lead Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ESCORT Gold on key, little time for lead (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 7, 2023
7% AUDIT Check gold key and object (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
7% ORES Sources of lead or gold (4) New York Times May 24, 2026
6% GILT Gold leaf (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 14, 2026
6% TENSE Keyed up (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 14, 2026
6% AHEAD In the lead (5) Newsday Jul 13, 2026
6% MINIBAR Spot for little drinks that can lead to a big bill (7) New York Times Mini Jul 11, 2026
6% OIL Black gold (3) The Telegraph Quick Jul 11, 2026
6% TAB Indent key (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 11, 2026
6% ORO Spanish gold (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 10, 2026

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