Half-hearted setter misinterpreted brief (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TERSE Half-hearted setter misinterpreted brief (5) (5)
3% COMPILES Is a setter not half vulgar pain in the backside? (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 25, 2026
2% SHORT Concise, brief (5) Puzzler Backwords Jul 20, 2026
2% ADORABLE Commotion? Mob becoming half-hearted is desirable (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 18, 2026
2% HRS Brief period (3) Newsday Jul 18, 2026
2% PATER Father's sales talk is half-hearted (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jul 15, 2026
2% VACS Sweepers, in brief (4) Premier Sunday Jul 12, 2026
2% NAP Brief sleep (3) Premier Sunday Jul 12, 2026
2% TIL Up to, in brief (3) Newsday Jul 9, 2026
2% HOP Brief flight (3) Newsday Jul 9, 2026
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