It's down when one applies oneself and under when one submits to authority (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KNUCKLES It's down when one applies oneself and under when one submits to authority (8) (8)
67% RIBS When tickled, one is amused? (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 8, 2026
65% LOSING Fault in record when one goal down? (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 6, 2026
62% SLANT Inclination when one is not on the level (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 29, 2026
62% ABED A place to be when one's retired (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 9, 2026
62% INLAW Relative one gets when married (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 1, 2026
60% ROISTER Swagger when one enters rota (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jul 18, 2026
60% TRY One way to score when playing rugby (3) The Telegraph Mini Jul 9, 2026
60% DOOR "When one ___ closes, another opens" (4)
57% ONCE "There was this time when ..." (4) Universal Aug 2, 2026
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