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
66% RAT Scoundrel (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 22, 2026
66% SOANDSO Scoundrel (7) Eugene Sheffer Apr 21, 2026
66% CAD Scoundrel (3) Eugene Sheffer Apr 13, 2026
66% KNAVE Scoundrel (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
66% LOUSE Scoundrel (5) LA Times Daily Mar 23, 2026
63% IDEA Precursor to a patent (4) The Atlantic Apr 23, 2026
63% CADS Scoundrels (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 11, 2026
60% BONO U2's lead vocalist (4)
60% ANCHOR An endless job for lead TV presenter (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 5, 2026

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