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
2% DUEL Fencing contest (4) Newsday Aug 19, 2026
2% DEEMS Judges to be (5) The New Yorker Mini Aug 13, 2026
2% DISAPPOINTED Upset to be sacked? (12) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 11, 2026
2% RACE Speed contest (4) Newsday Aug 10, 2026
2% SPUR ___-of-the-moment (impulsive) (4)
2% SUIT Legal action over diamonds, perhaps? (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 7, 2026
2% BEARWITHME "Hang on a moment" (10) Universal Aug 2, 2026
2% ARGUES Contests (6) LA Times Daily Aug 1, 2026
2% TOO "Not a moment ___ soon!" (3)

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