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Provokes strike initially uncalled for Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Provokes strike initially uncalled for 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEEDLESS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NEEDLESS Provokes strike initially uncalled for | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 22, 2017 |
| 3% | IRK Provoke or irritate | (3) | ||
| 3% | INCITE Provoke | (6) | LA Times Daily | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 3% | STIRS Provokes | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 14, 2025 |
| 3% | TEASE Playfully provoke | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 9, 2025 |
| 3% | LUCIFER If clue initially reads badly, strike it! | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 8, 2025 |
| 3% | ANGER Provoke | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 4, 2025 |
| 3% | UNDUE Uncalled-for, excessive (5) | (5) | ||
| 2% | GUMPTION Informal initiative | (8) | Newsday | Sep 5, 2025 |
| 2% | ATFIRST Initially | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 4, 2025 |
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