Scoundrel's broken patent leading to pressure in job (6,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ROTTEN Scoundrel's broken patent leading to pressure in job (6,5) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 1, 2024
69% OBVIOUS Patent (7) The Telegraph Quick May 8, 2026
66% LOUSE Scoundrel (5) Newsday May 14, 2026
66% HEELS Scoundrels (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 13, 2026
66% SOANDSO Scoundrel (7) Wall Street Journal Apr 25, 2026
66% ROGUE Scoundrel (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 25, 2026
66% RAT Scoundrel (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 22, 2026
66% CAD Scoundrel (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 13, 2026
66% KNAVE Scoundrel (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
63% IDEA Precursor to a patent (4) The Atlantic Apr 23, 2026

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