Needling action in a contest over moment when judge is sacked Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACUPUNCTURE Needling action in a contest over moment when judge is sacked (11) The Times Cryptic Nov 2, 2022
3% AHA ____ moment, when the penny drops (3) The Telegraph Mini Oct 31, 2025
2% SEATTLE Space Needle city (7) Newsday Nov 9, 2025
2% SECS Brief moments (4) USA Today Nov 6, 2025
2% HEAT In the ___ of the moment (4)
2% RACES Speed contests (5) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
2% DEEM Judge? (4)
2% EYE Needle hole (3) Universal Nov 3, 2025
2% BOUT Boxing contest (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
2% TOO "Not a moment ___ soon!" (3)

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