Retuned, cornet went briefly - would that be symbolic for 1 Down? (5,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TENORCLEF Retuned, cornet went briefly - would that be symbolic for 1 Down? (5,4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
4% USERS 1-Down callers (5) LA Times Daily Aug 14, 2026
4% TIE 1-1, for one (3) USA Today Aug 13, 2026
4% DECREASED Went down late to cross river (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 10, 2026
4% CUP see 1 Down (3) (3) Mirror Quiz Aug 9, 2026
4% HATETO Would rather not (6) LA Times Daily Aug 9, 2026
4% MORANT see 1 Down (6) (6) Mirror Quiz Aug 7, 2026
4% WHATISIT "And this would be ...?" (8) The Atlantic Aug 6, 2026
4% DOGS see 1 Down (4) (4) Mirror Quiz Aug 5, 2026
4% PRINT See 1-Down (5) The Washington Post Mini Jul 31, 2026

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