Once held to be, and is, a matter of deference (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OBEISANCE Once held to be, and is, a matter of deference (9) (9)
6% ISSUE Matter (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 10, 2026
6% ORE Mine matter (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 7, 2026
6% IRAS Tax-deferred svgs. plans (4) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
6% NUB Essence of the matter (3) New York Times Jan 23, 2026
6% SECRET Confidential matter (6) Newsday Jan 21, 2026
6% LED Held the reins (3) New York Times Jan 19, 2026
6% SLOWED Held up (6) Newsday Jan 17, 2026
6% SEETO Handle, as matters (5) New York Times Jan 12, 2026
6% BONE Matter of contention? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026
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