Poor writer on novel losing head Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Poor writer on novel losing head last seen in Telegraph 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PENURIOUS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PENURIOUS Poor writer on novel losing head (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 13, 2019
3% RIGHTFUL Terrible to lose head in fair (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 6, 2025
3% PANIC Lose one's head (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 1, 2025
3% AUTH Novel writer, e.g.: Abbr. (4) Premier Sunday Oct 12, 2025
3% IRATE Angry buccaneer loses head (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
3% EMAILING Sending message to this writer laid up in poor health (8) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 4, 2025
3% ROT Socialist losing head? Rubbish (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 22, 2025
3% NEW One writer's novel (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Sep 15, 2025
2% GAIN Once more losing head for profit (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 16, 2025
2% SUREBET No-lose situation (7) New York Times Nov 16, 2025

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