Refs lie mishandling substitutes Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RELIEFS Refs lie mishandling substitutes (7)
2% VELCRO Zipper substitute (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 30, 2026
2% DADAIST Addis Ababa teacher at first mishandled someone abandoning tradition (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 28, 2026
2% ERSATZ Tears off with unknown substitute (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 28, 2026
2% RESERVE Substitute that offers protection for game (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 19, 2026
2% LIKEMAD Tips for mishandling archaeological disinterments? First, dig furiously (7) The Times Cryptic Jan 15, 2026
2% DEPUTISE Substitute (8) (8) Puzzler Jan 13, 2026
2% OED British ref. work (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 13, 2026
2% SCREWUP Mishandle drink to welcome team (5,2) (7) The Sun Two Speed Jan 13, 2026
2% SURROGATE Substitute (9) (9) Mirror Classic Jan 8, 2026
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