Scruffy bit of publicity, taking shifty breather outside Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% THREADBARE Scruffy bit of publicity, taking shifty breather outside (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 25, 2016
6% REST Take a breather (4) Commuter Oct 6, 2025
6% RESTS Takes a breather (5) USA Today Sep 9, 2025
4% AIRSAC Head on couch after shows, a bit of a breather? (3,3) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 10, 2025
4% INDOORS Not outside (7) TV Sep 7, 2025
4% TAB Take a breather, at first - then see the bill! (3) (3) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Aug 23, 2025
4% RESTED Took a breather (6) Commuter Aug 9, 2025
4% SUB Replacement taking public transport back (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 4, 2025
4% GRILL Cook right to take breather? Au contraire! (5) The Times Sunday Cryptic Jul 27, 2025
4% SLYBOOTS Shifty type (8) New York Times Jul 25, 2025

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