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% SOLEMN Very serious (6) USA Today Aug 31, 2026
2% HEAVYWEIGHT Serious player in the ring (11) (11) Mirror Cryptic Aug 31, 2026
2% OHPUHLEASE "You can't be serious!" (10) Universal Aug 30, 2026
2% DURESS Serious pressure (6) The Atlantic Aug 27, 2026
2% AWMAN "Get serious, bro!" (5) Newsday Aug 26, 2026
2% INDIRAGANDHI *India's first female prime minister (12) Universal Aug 25, 2026
2% NEHRU India's first prime minister (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 23, 2026
2% PIQUE ... Crown reported offence (5) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 21, 2026

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