Retreats in a jiffy, coming back to protect king (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOOKS Retreats in a jiffy, coming back to protect king (5) (5)
6% TICK Jiffy (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jan 5, 2026
6% SNED Retreats back to dock (4) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 16, 2025
6% RETURN Come back (6) Eugene Sheffer Nov 29, 2025
6% INA -- jiffy (3) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
6% REAPPEAR Come back (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 17, 2025
5% RIBCAGE It protects the heart (7) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
5% SUNHAT Beach protection (6) LA Times Daily Dec 28, 2025
5% GETS Comes into (4) Newsday Dec 27, 2025
5% ANKLE With Camilla's backing, regularly tells King to roll joint (5) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 25, 2025
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