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% MIS Leading leader? (3) The Atlantic May 3, 2026
5% AHEADOF Leading (7) The Times Sunday Concise May 24, 2026
5% EXEAT Formal leave of absence (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 23, 2026
5% DARK Absence of light (4) (4) Puzzler May 17, 2026
5% AHEAD In the lead (5) LA Times Daily May 12, 2026
5% INTRO Lead-in (5) Thomas Joseph May 12, 2026
5% MISS Feel the absence of someone (4)
5% ECHO Reflected sound (4) The Telegraph Quick Apr 22, 2026
5% DARKNESS Absence of light (8) (8) Mirror Classic Apr 11, 2026
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