Old scandalmonger keeping politicians in check (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEMPSTER Old scandalmonger keeping politicians in check (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 1, 2026
6% COMPLICIT Company allowed to keep politician involved (9) The Times Quick Cryptic May 8, 2026
5% COMPOST Old politician probing outlay for fertiliser (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed May 21, 2026
5% ENDORSE Sign, as a check (7) Commuter May 18, 2026
5% GOSEE "Check it out!" (5) USA Today May 18, 2026
5% BILL Check (4) Eugene Sheffer May 16, 2026
5% DUST Check for fingerprints (4) Newsday May 12, 2026
5% ONEPIECE Old relative keeps recording style of garment (8) The Times Quick Cryptic May 7, 2026
5% DRACHMA Gripped by excitement, check old coin (7) The Telegraph Cryptic May 6, 2026
5% PETE Politician Buttigieg (4) New York Times May 6, 2026

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