Graphite was given What name when it was mistaken for lead? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLUMBAGO Graphite was given What name when it was mistaken for lead? (8) (8)
6% OFFBASE Mistaken (7) Premier Sunday Mar 8, 2026
6% ERR Be mistaken (3) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
6% ENID Name hidden in "mistaken identity" (4) Universal Jan 23, 2026
5% ALLWET Completely mistaken (6) Premier Sunday Mar 8, 2026
5% PETERSOUT Fades away when leading apostle's not in (6,3) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 2, 2026
5% ELIMINATION What a loss in a tournament often leads to (11) Universal Feb 23, 2026
5% PRONE Given (to) (5) LA Times Daily Feb 19, 2026
5% MAHATMA Name given to Gandhi (7) (7) The Sun Mini Feb 13, 2026
5% AHEAD In the lead (5) The Telegraph Quick Feb 13, 2026
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