Left in charge, the writer had time to make it legal (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Left in charge, the writer had time to make it legal (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LICIT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LICIT Left in charge, the writer had time to make it legal (5) (5)
6% ACCIDENT Mishap this writer had, in a manner of speaking (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 17, 2026
6% PUBLIC Drinking establishment left in charge of the people (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 27, 2026
6% EXPENSE Old writers finally take charge (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
6% ENJOYED Had a great time at (7) LA Times Daily Feb 12, 2026
6% FEET Charge on time and distance (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 24, 2026
6% ACCUSES Makes a legal charge (7)
5% ECLECTIC General is charged after Queen's left protecting Charlie (8) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 19, 2026
5% RANAT Charged (5) Wall Street Journal Mar 18, 2026
5% AUTHOR Writer (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 17, 2026
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