In the absence of leader, shortcoming leads to reflection (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IMITATION In the absence of leader, shortcoming leads to reflection (9) (9)
6% DEFECT Rebel's shortcoming (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 17, 2025
6% NIT Small shortcoming (3) The Atlantic Sep 10, 2025
5% POLISH Waxwork reflected leftist leader and his struggles (6) (6) The Guardian Quiptic Nov 23, 2025
5% AHEAD In the lead (5) Newsday Nov 23, 2025
5% EXEAT Leave of absence from college (5) Puzzler Backwords Nov 15, 2025
5% MIRRORS Reflects (7) USA Today Oct 25, 2025
5% FISHYHOOKY Suspicious absence from school? (10) New York Times Oct 5, 2025
5% ECHO Reflected sound (4) The Telegraph Quick Oct 3, 2025
5% MISS Feel the absence of (4) The Times Concise Sep 22, 2025
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