Lay a rug -- with regret, that has to be taken up Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AMATEUR Lay a rug -- with regret, that has to be taken up (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 3, 2017
6% MAT Mother has time for rug (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Mar 2, 2026
5% REPENT Express regret (6) Commuter Apr 6, 2026
5% VAC Rug cleaner, briefly (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 4, 2026
5% SISAL Fiber for ropes and rugs (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 4, 2026
5% RUE Regret (3) New York Times Midi Apr 2, 2026
5% COSTARD Hoax has taken in famous 10 (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 1, 2026
5% RAVAGE Lay waste to (6) The Times Concise Mar 28, 2026
5% ASSAIL Lay into (6) (6) Puzzler Mar 23, 2026
5% SHAG Fluffy rug (4) LA Times Daily Mar 11, 2026

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