Long time in short trousers and spectacles Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PAGEANTS Long time in short trousers and spectacles (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 24, 2016
3% ABRUPT British uniform fitting trousers rather short (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 15, 2026
3% NYLON Fibrous material that's produced shiny long trousers (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
3% LIMO Long car, for short (4) Commuter Jul 11, 2026
3% EON Long time (3) Universal Jul 6, 2026
3% LOTR Long Tolkien saga, for short (4) New York Times Midi Jul 5, 2026
3% AGO "A long long time ___..." (3)
3% AWHILE For a short time (6) The Times Concise Jun 24, 2026
3% SUB Long thin sandwich, for short (3)
3% YRS Long time, for short (3) Newsday Jun 19, 2026

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