Rose late, lover set about throttling paramour for a start! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OVERSLEPT Rose late, lover set about throttling paramour for a start! (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 4, 2019
5% ELL "Late" start? (3)
5% LOVER Paramour (5) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
5% CHOKES Throttles (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 22, 2025
4% THORN Rose's defense (5) Universal Nov 10, 2025
4% IBETTERGO "It's getting late" (9) Universal Nov 8, 2025
4% AXL Guitarist Rose (3) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
4% EXES Former lovers (4) Commuter Nov 6, 2025
4% DELAY Cause to be late (5) Commuter Nov 4, 2025
4% SEATCOVER Set about bringing in a completed upholstery item (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 4, 2025

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