Priest caught in assignation, requiring careful handling Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DELICATE Priest caught in assignation, requiring careful handling (8) The Times Cryptic Oct 28, 2015
6% NURSES Handles with care (6) Newsday Feb 14, 2026
5% DELEGATE Assign, as tasks (8) Eugene Sheffer May 7, 2026
5% NEEDS Requirements (5) The Telegraph Mini May 3, 2026
5% SEESTO Handles (6) Thomas Joseph May 2, 2026
5% TREAT Handle (5) Puzzler Backwords May 2, 2026
5% TASK Assignment (4) Puzzler Backwords May 1, 2026
5% SNARED Caught (6) Universal May 1, 2026
5% LUG Handle (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 26, 2026
5% NEED Require (4) Commuter Apr 25, 2026

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