It may cut the top of head — well, not the sides Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCALPEL It may cut the top of head — well, not the sides (7) The Times Cryptic Jun 3, 2015
7% TURBAN It may wind up at the top of one's head (6) New York Times Jan 24, 2026
7% SHAVING Tonsure cut around top of head (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 1, 2026
7% PATE Top of the head (4) Commuter Dec 11, 2025
7% SCALP Top of the head (5) Newsday Nov 17, 2025
6% TAILS Opposite side of heads (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 31, 2026
6% ALLS "__ Well That Ends Well" (4) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
6% NOISETTE Top dog cut piece of rolled meat (8) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 30, 2026
6% ALSO As well (4) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
6% ALONG By the side of (5) Wall Street Journal Jan 26, 2026

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