'Never corner an opponent, and always ____ him to save his face' (Liddell Hart) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASSIST 'Never corner an opponent, and always ____ him to save his face' (Liddell Hart) (6) The Times Specialist Sunday May 14, 2023
4% WHO "Never heard of him" (3) The Atlantic Jan 9, 2026
3% WASNT Never existed (5) Newsday Jan 11, 2026
3% TREED Cornered (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 9, 2026
3% SITH Jedi opponent (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
3% NOTONCE Never (7) Universal Jan 6, 2026
3% AROUND Just ___ the corner (near) (6)
3% STAPLE Corner piece (6) New York Times Jan 3, 2026
3% LASTDANCE Save me! (9) New York Times Jan 3, 2026
3% NELLY Not on your - (never) (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 2, 2026

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