In a country the petty-officer becomes a defector (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APOSTATE In a country the petty-officer becomes a defector (8) (8)
7% YEOMAN Naval petty officer (6) Universal Mar 4, 2026
6% SPAT Petty quarrel (4)
6% SPATS Petty quarrels (5) USA Today Apr 14, 2026
6% SPITE Pettiness (5) LA Times Daily Apr 3, 2026
6% LORI Actress Petty (4) Commuter Mar 31, 2026
6% TIFF Petty disagreement (4) LA Times Daily Mar 31, 2026
6% YEO Naval petty officer: Abbr. (3)
6% TOM Singer Petty (3) Thomas Joseph Mar 25, 2026
6% POMEGRANATE Petty officer, setter and nan consumed fruit (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 16, 2026
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