Hard to hold on to, like a shoe worn in the house? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLIPPERY Hard to hold on to, like a shoe worn in the house? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 23, 2024
7% HOSE Shoe worn with stockings (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jul 30, 2026
7% WHITEBUCKS Shoes worn by Elvis (10) Newsday Jul 21, 2026
6% ONS Slip-___ (like some shoes) (3)
6% SOLE Part of a shoe that gets worn down (4) New York Times Midi May 18, 2026
5% OPEN Like a house that buyers can drop by (4) Universal Aug 2, 2026
5% SEC "Hold on a ___!" (3)
5% TOE End of a shoe (3) Commuter Jul 31, 2026
5% FREE On the house (4) The Telegraph Mini Jul 31, 2026
5% AREWEGOOD "No hard feelings?" (9) The Atlantic Jul 31, 2026

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