Quiet retreat, possibly, in front of a French military ruler Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHOGUN Quiet retreat, possibly, in front of a French military ruler (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 15, 2016
5% TSARS Rulers of stars, possibly (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Mar 3, 2026
5% LED Was at the front (3) Universal Mar 3, 2026
5% HIDEAWAYS Retreats (9) Wall Street Journal Feb 28, 2026
5% SENDSOUT Posts secured at the front with one stud, possibly (5,3) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 4, 2026
5% EBB Retreat (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 18, 2026
5% SHALE Quiet beer, source of gas possibly (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 15, 2026
5% LAIR Abandoning front, dash in retreat (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 10, 2025
4% AHEAD In front (5) (5) Mirror Quick Mar 9, 2026
4% NOSE Front of a plane (4) Commuter Mar 7, 2026

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