Response from a king receiving bad news Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANSWER Response from a king receiving bad news (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 21, 2017
3% NOISOME Negative response is bad sign, mostly unpleasant (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 1, 2026
3% GET Receive (3) LA Times Daily Mar 19, 2026
3% INCHARGE Responsible (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 14, 2026
3% LEATHER King receives the lash (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Feb 20, 2026
2% ASK "___ and ye shall receive" (3) New York Times Midi Apr 4, 2026
2% STATUTE Rule with old king in new seat (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 1, 2026
2% MAIL USPS' responsibility (4) Commuter Apr 1, 2026
2% BBC News giant from England: Abbr. (3)
2% INSIDESCOOP News exclusive from someone in the know (11) New York Times Mar 30, 2026

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