Head off, reluctant to concede opponents time Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AVERT Head off, reluctant to concede opponents time (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 22, 2024
5% LOTH Reluctant (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 15, 2025
5% ENEMY Opponent (5) (5) Puzzler Oct 15, 2025
5% TOROS Matadors' opponents (5) Universal Oct 12, 2025
5% UHOK Reluctant assent (4) Newsday Oct 7, 2025
5% ANTIS Pros' opponents (5) Commuter Oct 7, 2025
5% RIVAL Opponent (5) Premier Sunday Oct 5, 2025
5% BEAT Outplay, as an opponent (4)
5% EIGHTY Score four times? That's massive after conceding header (6) The Times Cryptic Oct 3, 2025
5% LEAVE Time off (5) (5) Puzzler Sep 27, 2025

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