Scandal broke but with practically nothing behind it (4,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIRTPOOR Scandal broke but with practically nothing behind it (4,4) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 29, 2025
6% WATERGATE Nixon scandal (9) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
6% AINT "If it ___ broke . . ." (4) USA Today Nov 23, 2025
5% ATE Broke bread (3) LA Times Daily Jan 20, 2026
5% OWE Be behind (3) New York Times Jan 20, 2026
5% DANCED Practiced the tango (6) Eugene Sheffer Jan 19, 2026
5% GAG Practical joke (3)
5% LAG Fall behind (3) New York Times Jan 13, 2026
5% HEX Practice witchcraft on (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
5% SPAR Practice punching (4) Newsday Jan 11, 2026

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