He prefers to have his meals late (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCAVENGER He prefers to have his meals late (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 11, 2024
7% DINE Have a formal meal (4) The Times Concise Dec 26, 2025
7% EAT Have a meal (3) Commuter Dec 23, 2025
7% BRUNCH Late morning meal (6) (6) The Sun Mini Dec 2, 2025
6% SCAR He led his brother to his demise by endangering his nephew (4) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
6% FAVOR Show a preference for (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 2, 2026
6% ITSALLIRISHTOME "I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"? (15) Universal Dec 31, 2025
6% RECENTLY Of late (8) Newsday Dec 26, 2025
6% ALDENTE Pasta preference (7) New York Times Dec 22, 2025
6% STCHRISTOPHER He is venerated for his protection of 16As (13) The Times Specialist Sunday Dec 21, 2025

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