Greek character has briefly purloined weapon Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PISTOL Greek character has briefly purloined weapon (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 29, 2017
3% PILFER Purloin (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 5, 2026
3% OMEGA Oscar thumping Greek character (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 30, 2025
3% FETA Fine Greek character's cheese (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 24, 2025
3% PHI Greek character (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 4, 2025
3% STEAL Pilfer or purloin (5) The Atlantic Nov 30, 2025
3% PIT Greek character has time for mine (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Nov 21, 2025
3% STOLEN Purloined (6) The Times Concise Nov 20, 2025
2% RIFLES Hunters' weapons (6) Newsday Jan 6, 2026
2% DELPHI Upturn in illumination with Greek character here? (6) The Times Cryptic Jan 5, 2026

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