Leader targeted in 1989's Operation Nifty Package Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NORIEGA Leader targeted in 1989's Operation Nifty Package (7) New York Times Jan 19, 2017
3% SWELL "Nifty!" (5) Universal Aug 7, 2025
2% NCP Multistorey operator (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
2% SHOTAT Targeted, as a target (6) New York Times Oct 11, 2025
2% DISCJOCKEYS Turntable operators (11) USA Today Oct 9, 2025
2% BURN Aloe target (4) LA Times Daily Oct 9, 2025
2% RAN Operated (3) Commuter Oct 8, 2025
2% BLOG Post operation? (4) USA Today Oct 7, 2025
2% USER Operator (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Oct 7, 2025
2% OPEN ___ for business (in operation) (4)

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