Sanctimonious leader of cult in affair, having fling Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PITCHING Sanctimonious leader of cult in affair, having fling (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 6, 2016
5% CAST Fling (4) LA Times Daily Apr 11, 2026
5% HEAVE Fling with force (5) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
5% AFFAIR Fling (6) New York Times Mar 20, 2026
5% THROWS Flings (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 9, 2026
4% OKAPI Fine a sanctimonious Central African native (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Apr 11, 2026
4% YEETS Gen Z's forceful flings (5) Newsday Apr 4, 2026
4% SAPLING Youngster's fling overwhelming a priest (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Mar 30, 2026
4% GOODYGOODY *Smugly sanctimonious sort (10) LA Times Daily Mar 29, 2026
4% CASTS Flings; groups of actors (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 26, 2026

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