Only Secretary of Defense to be asked to remain in office by a newly elected President Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ROBERTGATES Only Secretary of Defense to be asked to remain in office by a newly elected President (11)
2% TOO "Is that ___ much to ask for?" (3)
2% IHOPE "If only!" (5) LA Times Mini Nov 3, 2025
2% NAME In __ only (4) Commuter Nov 1, 2025
2% MOAT Castle defense (4)
2% STAYED Remained (6) Universal Oct 28, 2025
2% STAY Remain (4) Newsday Oct 21, 2025
2% CHANT "Defense! Defense!," e.g. (5) USA Today Oct 17, 2025
2% ASH Fire remains (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 15, 2025
2% DETRITUS Remains (8) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 12, 2025
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