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Often a short word liable to be deleted (9) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Often a short word liable to be deleted (9) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on November 17, 2025. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EXPLETIVE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EXPLETIVE Often a short word liable to be deleted (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 7% | ERASE Delete | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 7% | OWE Be liable to | (3) | Newsday | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 7% | REMOVE Delete | (6) | Universal | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 6% | MARRYME Words often accompanied by a ring | (7) | New York Times Mini | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 6% | EDIT Insert or delete text | (4) | USA Today | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 6% | MAMA Tot's first word, often | (4) | ||
| 6% | ADHD Condition often underdiagnosed in women, for short | (4) | USA Today | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | NAP Short, often refreshing, sleep | (3) | ||
| 6% | DEF Word's meaning, for short | (3) | Newsday | Oct 26, 2025 |
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