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Initially nice and sweet, then you're mean (5) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NASTY Initially nice and sweet, then you're mean (5) | (5) | ||
| 95% | ASTO In re | (4) | Newsday | Feb 22, 2026 |
| 90% | CONFECTIONERY Nice ref, not coy, put out sweets? | (13) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 90% | GATEAU Gold entrance initially was sweet (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 86% | MOI "You don't mean me?!" | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 82% | PLEASANT Nice (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Feb 22, 2026 |
| 82% | FRENCHMEN Nice guys? | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 82% | THATD "___ be really nice" | (5) | USA Today | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 82% | TONED Nicely muscular | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 82% | AMIE Nice girlfriend | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 14, 2026 |
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