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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Poor clue the setter'll need time to clear up last seen in Telegraph Toughie 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ELUCIDATE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ELUCIDATE Poor clue the setter'll need time to clear up (9) The Telegraph Toughie Jul 18, 2018
5% GEL Turning on setter (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 2, 2026
5% UNTIL Up to the time of (5) (5) Mirror Classic May 31, 2026
5% ATBATS Times up (6) New York Times May 30, 2026
5% SHABBY In poor condition (6) Commuter May 30, 2026
5% SCENT Bloodhound's clue (5) Thomas Joseph May 29, 2026
5% RID Clear (3) New York Times May 28, 2026
5% ABITONTHESIDE Extramarital partner, and what's needed to complete entries for asterisked clues (13) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 28, 2026
5% GLADE Forest clearing (5) The Times Concise May 26, 2026
5% SHUNS Steers clear of (5) Universal May 24, 2026

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