One who's been tapped on the shoulder? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SIR One who's been tapped on the shoulder (3) New York Times Nov 10, 2023
8% PSST Alternative to a tap on the shoulder (4) New York Times Apr 28, 2026
6% SOUNDCHECK [Tap, tap] "Is this thing on?" (10) New York Times Midi May 5, 2026
6% ANOINT Tap, as one's successor (6) LA Times Daily Feb 5, 2026
6% SIRS Ones who've been tapped on the shoulder (4)
5% BERM Road shoulder (4) Newsday May 24, 2026
5% SAVOUR Trace liberator after one's been freed (6) The Times Cryptic May 21, 2026
5% THERE "Been ___, done that" (5) Universal May 20, 2026
5% PATTED Tapped lightly (6) USA Today May 19, 2026
5% HOBNOB Rub shoulders (with) (6) LA Times Daily May 15, 2026

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