"In war it is necessary not only to be ____ but to seem ____" (Andrew Bonar Law) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACTIVE "In war it is necessary not only to be ____ but to seem ____" (Andrew Bonar Law) (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Jan 4, 2026
5% LAW Andrew Bonar ___. (3)
4% ERIN Sportscaster Andrews (4) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
4% EXCESS More than necessary (6) New York Times Jul 22, 2026
4% APPEAR Seem (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 18, 2026
4% LICIT Lawful (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 18, 2026
4% IDBET "That seems likely" (5) TV Jul 12, 2026
4% STANDSTOREASON Seems sensible (14) Newsday Jul 12, 2026
4% ENTAILED *Made necessary (8) Wall Street Journal Jul 1, 2026
4% ACT It's the law (3) New York Times Jun 13, 2026

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