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 Apr 27, 2026
5% RUE Regret (3) The Telegraph Quick May 15, 2026
5% RYA Scandinavian rug (3)
5% ASSAIL Lay into (6) Puzzler Backwords May 10, 2026
5% ESPY Lay eyes on (4) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026
5% VAC Rug cleaner, for short (3) Newsday May 10, 2026
5% RUER Regretful person (4) Newsday May 3, 2026
5% SNUG Like a bug in a rug (4)
5% YOYO It has its ups and downs (4) New York Times Apr 26, 2026

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