Not all writers excel in using words sparingly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TERSE Not all writers excel in using words sparingly (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 13, 2018
3% AIR It's all around us (3) New York Times Oct 31, 2025
3% SUPERB Excellent (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 6, 2025
3% SUPER Excellent (5) The Telegraph Mini Oct 1, 2025
2% ACE Excel in, as a test (3)
2% POE US writer who often focused on the macabre (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
2% TOTALLY All (7) Newsday Nov 1, 2025
2% SELF Word used with "esteem" and "respect" (4)
2% NORETURNS Words akin to "All sales final" (9) Wall Street Journal Oct 28, 2025
2% AUTHORS Writers (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 28, 2025

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