Referee about to detain scrawny rugby player Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLANKER Referee about to detain scrawny rugby player (7) The Times Cryptic May 29, 2015
3% WAYLAID Detained (7) Eugene Sheffer Feb 13, 2026
2% FRONTROW Some rugby players argue with impudence, at first (5,3) (8) The Guardian Quiptic Feb 22, 2026
2% MALAPROPOS Unsuitable male sadly hugging rugby player with love (10) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 19, 2026
2% CAV CLE player (3) LA Times Daily Feb 18, 2026
2% BACK Rugby or football defender (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
2% RFU Rugby governing body (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
2% SCRUM Rugby formation (5) (5) Mirror Classic Feb 14, 2026
2% COLT Indianapolis player (4) USA Today Quick Feb 14, 2026
2% PRO WNBA player (3) LA Times Daily Feb 13, 2026

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