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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Painstaking, albeit lacking in refinement last seen in Times Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is THOROUGH.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | THOROUGH Painstaking, albeit lacking in refinement | (8) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 1, 2022 |
| 6% | COARSE Lacking refinement | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 6% | COARSENESS Lack of refinement (10) | (10) | Puzzler | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 4% | CAREFUL Painstaking official probing birth membrane (7) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 4% | MEAGER Lacking | (6) | Newsday | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 4% | BRASH Lacking tact | (5) | Newsday | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 4% | HONE Refine over time | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 4% | CORAL Colour of red, albeit light, initially | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 4% | PADDLED Lacking color | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 4% | IMPIETY Lack of reverence | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 29, 2026 |
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