Principal rumour that might hinder progress Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEADWIND Principal rumour that might hinder progress (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 13, 2016
2% PLAINSAILING Smooth and easy progress (5,7) (12) Mirror Classic Mar 31, 2026
2% HEADMASTER Principal thread, same for weaving (10) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 28, 2026
2% DEVELOPED Progressed (9) (9) Mirror Quick Mar 26, 2026
2% FLO Progressive woman (3) Universal Mar 24, 2026
2% WALES Mournful cries heard in the Principality (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 23, 2026
2% LIBBEDOUT Got progressively hopeful? (9) Newsday Mar 21, 2026
2% GROWUP Progress to adulthood (6) The Times Concise Mar 16, 2026
2% CASHIN America's hindered, somewhat? Make the most of it (4,2) (6) The Sun Two Speed Mar 13, 2026
2% ARREST Halt the progress of (6) Newsday Mar 12, 2026

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