Sailor beset by bad luck without a cent acquires capital Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KABUL Sailor beset by bad luck without a cent acquires capital (5) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 16, 2022
5% GALE Bad luck for a sailor. (4)
4% GOT Acquired (3) Universal Jan 10, 2026
4% OBTAINS Acquires (7) Universal Jan 10, 2026
4% SALT Sailor (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
4% DUMB ___ luck (4) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
4% OBTAIN Acquire (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 6, 2026
4% EURO It's worth 100 cents (4) Universal Jan 6, 2026
4% TAR Sailor (3) The Telegraph Quick Dec 30, 2025
4% ABE President on a cent, lovingly (3)

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