'Returns Only' ... 'Must End Shortly' (just kidding) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLAYFUL 'Returns Only' ... 'Must End Shortly' (just kidding) (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 1, 2022
6% NEWLY Only just now (5) Newsday Jun 26, 2026
6% BYAWHISKER Only just * (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 21, 2026
6% BARELY Only just (6) (6) Puzzler Jun 1, 2026
6% ONCE "Just this ___" ("This is the only time") (4)
5% PHEW I escaped, but only just! (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jul 7, 2026
5% ASST Aide, shortly (4) TV Jul 5, 2026
5% IWAS "__ only kidding": 2 wds. (4) Commuter Jul 4, 2026
5% INABIT Shortly (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 1, 2026
5% SOON Shortly (4) Thomas Joseph Jun 18, 2026

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