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% DEAN Head Dane off (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Aug 29, 2025
5% INTERCEPT Head off (9) (9) Puzzler Aug 28, 2025
5% AWWDOIHAVETO Reluctant whine (12) LA Times Daily Aug 13, 2025
5% LOTH Reluctant (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 11, 2025
5% RIVAL Opponent (5) (5) Mirror Quick Aug 6, 2025
5% AVERSE Reluctant (6) The Sun Two Speed Jul 30, 2025
5% ADMITTEDLY Point-conceding word (10)
5% LOATH Extremely reluctant (5)
5% LOB Shot over a tennis opponent's head (3) (3)

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Head off, reluctant to concede opponents time Crossword Clue
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