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Require lead, shortened by half, for pointer Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Require lead, shortened by half, for pointer last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NEEDLE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NEEDLE Require lead, shortened by half, for pointer | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 1, 2021 |
| 5% | NEED Require | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 5% | TDS Six-pointers in NFL, for short | (3) | ||
| 5% | NEEDLES Unnecessary to shorten sewers? (7) | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 5% | EPEES Pointers for some fighters? | (5) | New York Times | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 5% | CAF Half-___ | (3) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 5% | NARROW New pointer is thin (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 5% | CRISCO Big name in shortening | (6) | Universal | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | CREAM Half of half-and-half | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 5% | NEEDS Requirements | (5) | Newsday | Dec 29, 2025 |
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