One who pretends illness to avoid work (10) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MALINGERER One who pretends illness to avoid work (10) (10)
8% MALINGER Pretend to be ill to avoid work (8)
7% ACT Pretend to be (3)
7% SWINGTHELEAD Eight new lads misbehaving pretend to be ill (12) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 17, 2025
7% SKIVE Avoid work (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 20, 2025
6% RETIREE One who's no longer working on Scottish island (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
6% SPLEEN Ill humour (6) Puzzler Backwords Jan 12, 2026
6% AILS Feels ill (4) Commuter Jan 10, 2026
6% RUDE Ill-mannered (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026
6% FLU Seasonal illness (3)
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