Reliable prisoner loses head, being out of practice Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUSTY Reliable prisoner loses head, being out of practice (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 22, 2017
6% GOVERNOR Prison head (8) The Telegraph Quick Nov 21, 2025
6% PANIC Lose one's head (5) The Telegraph Mini Nov 1, 2025
5% SERVEONESTIME See out a prison sentence (13) The Times Concise Nov 26, 2025
5% LOYAL Faithful, reliable (5) (5) Puzzler Nov 20, 2025
5% BAIL Head out (4) USA Today Nov 19, 2025
5% RETROCHIC In after being out (9) Universal Nov 15, 2025
5% STEADY Reliably firm (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 13, 2025
5% OFUSE Practical (5) LA Times Mini Nov 8, 2025
5% RIGHTFUL Terrible to lose head in fair (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 6, 2025

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