Nipper gets caught - something illegally broken? (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLAW Nipper gets caught - something illegally broken? (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 8, 2025
6% HELDSERVE Didn't get broken (9) New York Times Sep 26, 2025
6% ASP Nile nipper (3)
6% WHIFF Something caught by a nose (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 2, 2025
5% INDUE Put something on, get dressed! (5) The Times O Tempora Nov 8, 2025
5% SMUGGLE Import illegally (7) (7) Mirror Classic Nov 8, 2025
5% BUSTED "Caught you!" (6) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
5% ABET Aid illegally (4) Thomas Joseph Nov 6, 2025
5% SAW Caught (3) New York Times Oct 31, 2025
5% THROWAWAYZONE Place to get rid of broken furniture and pictures of exes? (13) LA Times Daily Oct 31, 2025

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