Held up hero welcoming old decorating job, one that's unattractive Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOOILPAINTING Held up hero welcoming old decorating job, one that's unattractive (13) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 10, 2025
60% INCAPABLE Not up to the job (9) New York Times Midi Jul 27, 2026
60% ABLE Up to the job (4)
58% MAT Floor decor that might say "Welcome!" (3)
58% SHAM Put-up job (4) New York Times Jul 14, 2026
58% UGLY Unattractive (4) (4) Puzzler Jun 13, 2026
52% ICED Decorated (4) The Times Sunday Concise Jul 26, 2026
52% STAID Decorous (5) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
52% KEPT Held on to (4) LA Times Mini Jul 25, 2026
52% S Held on to (1) USA Today Quick Jul 15, 2026

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