One striking to cover rising cost of guard (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BEEFEATER One striking to cover rising cost of guard (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 13, 2024
6% FREE At no cost (4) USA Today Aug 1, 2026
6% PRICE Cost (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 14, 2026
5% SURGES Rises suddenly (6) Universal Jul 30, 2026
5% LID Cover (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 29, 2026
5% FEES Added costs (4) USA Today Jul 27, 2026
5% HITS Strikes (4) (4) Mirror Classic Jul 27, 2026
5% RENT Cost of living (4) Newsday Jul 25, 2026
5% THWACK Strike (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jul 24, 2026
5% ECLAT Striking effect (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 20, 2026

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