Killing a king is dicier, somehow should overcome elite guards at first (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% REGICIDE Killing a king is dicier, somehow should overcome elite guards at first (8) (8)
4% KNAVES Every now and then, king's guards welcome old rogues (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 11, 2026
4% JETSET Social elite (6) The Times Sunday Concise Mar 8, 2026
4% ATEAM Elite group (5) The Atlantic Mar 7, 2026
4% ACCURSED Hateful king denounced guards (8) The Times Cryptic Mar 4, 2026
4% DEFEND Guard (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 4, 2026
4% GODTIER On an elite level, informally (7) LA Times Daily Feb 25, 2026
4% ALERT On guard (5) New York Times Feb 18, 2026
4% RUNTHEGAUNT *Overcome an intimidating crowd (11) Universal Feb 18, 2026
4% DEFEAT Overcome in battle (6) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
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