Hard-working boss, devoted but powerless Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STUDIOUS Hard-working boss, devoted but powerless (8) The Times Cryptic Apr 18, 2017
6% LABOR Hard work (5) New York Times Jul 21, 2026
6% EARN Work hard for (4) LA Times Daily Jul 12, 2026
6% TOILS Works hard (5) Commuter Jul 3, 2026
6% LABORS Works hard (6) New York Times Midi Jun 19, 2026
5% DON Mafia boss (3) Commuter Jul 30, 2026
5% SLOGS Works really hard (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 28, 2026
5% ATIT Arguing loud or working hard (4) Universal Jul 19, 2026
5% TOOTHLESS Powerless or in need of dentures (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 17, 2026
5% TASKMASTER One who enforces hard work (10) (10) Mirror Classic Jul 16, 2026

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