Scientist ordered to abstain initially refused Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BOTANIST Scientist ordered to abstain initially refused (8) The Guardian Cryptic May 10, 2022
3% WONT Refuses to (4) New York Times Jun 26, 2026
3% DENIAL Refusal (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 18, 2026
3% NOS Refusals (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 9, 2026
2% BALK Refuse to proceed (4) Commuter Jul 1, 2026
2% LAB Scientist's workplace (3) The Telegraph Mini Jun 29, 2026
2% DEFY Refuse to obey (4) Commuter Jun 29, 2026
2% BIN Refuse collector? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 29, 2026
2% ADA "___ Twist, Scientist" (3) TV Jun 28, 2026
2% BRAINDRAIN Emigration of scientists or academics (5,5) (10) Mirror Classic Jun 28, 2026

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