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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAITEN Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 5, 2015
2% COERCES Forces English soccer to reform (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
2% WEAR Put on (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 10, 2026
2% CZECH Reportedly arrest foreign national (5) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 8, 2026
2% WEATHERTHESTORM Endure a period of difficulties (15) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 7, 2026
2% NAB Catch, as a crook (3) New York Times Mini Jan 6, 2026
2% MAID Reportedly caused domestic (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 5, 2026
2% MIND Brain extracted, reportedly (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jan 5, 2026
2% WRY Crooked, like some smiles (3)
2% EASE Lack of difficulty (4) Commuter Dec 31, 2025

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Reform a crook reportedly put into difficulties Crossword Clue
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