Scientists' upright support on base for retort (7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIPOSTE Scientists' upright support on base for retort (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 3, 2025
6% DOORPOST Entranceway upright (8) The Times Concise Aug 19, 2026
6% ARESO Schoolyard retort (5) LA Times Daily Aug 16, 2026
6% ITISNOT Retort of denial (7) New York Times Aug 9, 2026
6% LYING Deceitful, not upright (5) The Times Cryptic Jul 21, 2026
6% VERTICAL Upright (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 2, 2026
6% ERECT Upright (5) The Telegraph Quick Jun 18, 2026
5% STRUT Support (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 22, 2026
5% LAB Scientist's workplace (3) New York Times Mini Aug 20, 2026
5% DARWIN Scientist reversing excellent success (6) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 12, 2026

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