Oliver sees worm wriggling in retreat Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CROMWELL Oliver sees worm wriggling in retreat (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 11, 2016
3% SQUIRM Wriggle (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 5, 2026
2% TREE Fig or olive (4) LA Times Daily Jun 20, 2026
2% POET Mary Oliver, for example (4) USA Today Jun 18, 2026
2% CAN Open a ___ of worms (3) New York Times Midi Jun 17, 2026
2% REED Oliver ____, actor in Oliver! (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 14, 2026
2% ADAGE "The early bird gets the worm," e.g. (5) New York Times Midi Jun 10, 2026
2% OYL Olive ___, Popeye's girl (3)
2% BAIT Worms, for a fisherman (4)
2% EYE See ___ to ___ (3) USA Today Jun 4, 2026

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