Hand that's good, holding spades Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FIST Hand that's good, holding spades (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 26, 2018
60% ACE ___ of spades (3)
58% DOCKERS Hold hands, maybe? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 11, 2025
55% GIRLS Females and American soldiers holding hands (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
55% PSALMS Hands holding small book (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Feb 13, 2026
52% SHOVEL Spade or scoop (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jan 19, 2026
52% CARDGAME Hearts or spades, but not diamonds (8) New York Times Jan 18, 2026
52% ASST Mgr.'s right hand (4) LA Times Daily Nov 5, 2025
50% MANUALLY By hand (8) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
50% HIGHMAINTENANCE A handful (15) Newsday Feb 14, 2026

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