Johnson crooked, slightly lacking, a whimsical character behind bars? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WILLYWONKA Johnson crooked, slightly lacking, a whimsical character behind bars? (10) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 28, 2023
4% AJAR Slightly open (4) Commuter Jan 31, 2026
4% ONEUP Outdo slightly (5) Universal Jan 29, 2026
4% MIFF Annoy slightly (4) LA Times Daily Jan 28, 2026
4% EXEMPT Free populist PM, ex-Etonian, from behind bars (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 28, 2026
4% ZAG Half a crooked course (3) Newsday Jan 25, 2026
4% DEARTH Lack (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 22, 2026
4% OWE Be behind (3) New York Times Jan 20, 2026
4% ATAD Slightly (4) Universal Jan 16, 2026
4% ATINGE Just slightly (6) Newsday Jan 15, 2026

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