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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lieutenant in abrupt retreat last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHELTER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHELTER Lieutenant in abrupt retreat | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 8, 2016 |
| 3% | INN Roadside retreat | (3) | ||
| 3% | TERSE Abrupt | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 3% | EBB Retreat | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 3% | TERSENESS Abrupt brevity (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 3% | TKOS Abrupt endings, of a sort | (4) | New York Times | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 3% | CURTLY In an abrupt manner | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 2% | SWORD Tired, retreating Yankee leaves D-Day beach | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 2% | NEMESIS Sailors retreating with area lost - island's downfall | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 2% | ICE On a quiet night, you may hear the distant jingle of the retreating ___ cream truck | (3) |
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