Motor City, America, rejects old rubbish Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETRITUS Motor City, America, rejects old rubbish (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 14, 2015
6% OTTAWA Old power unit rejected by a capital city (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Aug 3, 2026
6% ELDORADO Legendary city of the Americas (8) The Times Concise Jul 21, 2026
5% OIL Motor need (3) Thomas Joseph Aug 18, 2026
5% TAT Rubbish (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 16, 2026
5% DROSS Rubbish (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 15, 2026
5% ROTA Rubbish on a list (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Aug 15, 2026
5% DUSTBIN Rubbish container (7) (7) Puzzler Aug 14, 2026
5% CRANK Early motor starter (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 12, 2026
5% TRASH Rubbish; harts (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 12, 2026

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