In big top, say, one has to be alert Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATTENTIVE In big top, say, one has to be alert (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 23, 2022
7% WARNS Alerts (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 28, 2026
7% SPOILER "__ alert!" (7) Commuter Jan 15, 2026
7% WARNED Alerted (6) Universal Jan 10, 2026
7% STARS Has top billing (5) The Telegraph Plusword Dec 28, 2025
7% EGO A narcissist has a big one (3) New York Times Nov 17, 2025
6% AWARE Alert (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jan 31, 2026
6% DINES Has an evening meal, say (5)
6% HIT Chart-topping song, say (3)
6% SUPERSTAR One at the top of the A-list (9) (9) The Guardian Quick Jan 23, 2026

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