Queen to take off in pursuit of rear admiral? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BUTTERFLY Queen to take off in pursuit of rear admiral? (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 9, 2022
6% NELSON Battle of the Nile Rear-Admiral (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Apr 7, 2026
5% TAILEND Rear (7) USA Today Jun 5, 2026
5% BED Queen -- (3) Premier Sunday May 31, 2026
5% BEE Queen -- (3) Premier Sunday May 31, 2026
5% DEPARTS Takes off, as a plane (7) New York Times Midi May 26, 2026
5% SHEDS Takes off the woman's enthralling diamonds (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 26, 2026
5% CLASSACTS Admirable sorts (9) LA Times Daily May 23, 2026
5% QUEST Knight's pursuit (5) Eugene Sheffer May 22, 2026
5% OUTRIGGER Set off in pursuit of Oxford University boat (9) The Times Cryptic May 21, 2026

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