It can stand the heat like old footballer of Spurs initially (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASBESTOS It can stand the heat like old footballer of Spurs initially (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 23, 2026
6% PROD Spur (4) New York Times Jun 26, 2026
6% TIMED Like a heat (5) Newsday May 23, 2026
6% STERNO Canned heat brand (6) Commuter Apr 30, 2026
5% THERM Unit of heat (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 15, 2026
5% SUN Heat source (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 11, 2026
5% ATTHESTART Initially (10) LA Times Daily Jul 11, 2026
5% COOLS Loses heat (5) Universal Jul 8, 2026
5% SAGS Droops like an old sofa (4)
5% RISES Stands (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 6, 2026

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