Perhaps lead, we hear, is showing spirit Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% METTLE Perhaps lead, we hear, is showing spirit (6) The Telegraph Cryptic May 3, 2018
6% CREW Team was triumphant, we hear (4) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 26, 2025
6% CENTAUR Perceive dread, we hear, in mythological creature (7) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 24, 2025
6% LIQUORS Spirits (7) New York Times Dec 18, 2025
6% WORLD Planet revolved rapidly we hear (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 10, 2025
6% STAR Lead actor, perhaps (4)
6% ADORE A way in, we hear, to worship (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 13, 2025
6% PAIL Bucket of light colour, we hear (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 12, 2025
6% RUES Regrets stratagem, we hear (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Nov 9, 2025
6% HIGHTREASON Hearing shot will lead to crime (4,7) (11) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 8, 2025

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