Minister without portfolio at first gives serious offence Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARSON Minister without portfolio at first gives serious offence (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 8, 2022
3% TREASON Closure of cricket grounds a serious offence (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 2, 2026
2% DRAMA Serious play (5) Puzzler Backwords Jul 23, 2026
2% EARNEST Serious (7) (7) Mirror Quick Jul 22, 2026
2% TRIAL Examination of cavity without anaesthetic at first (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 22, 2026
2% NEHRU First Indian prime minister (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 20, 2026
2% EVASIVELY Without giving much detail (9) The New Yorker Mini Jul 16, 2026
2% STAYINGSTRONG Not giving in (13) Universal Jul 15, 2026
2% TAKE Give-and-___ (4) USA Today Jul 15, 2026
2% UNTIE Loose relative giving up first (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 14, 2026

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