Setter takes refuge in scrum (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MELEE Setter takes refuge in scrum (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 14, 2026
6% PLAINTIVE Mournful, candid setter's taking time (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Jul 28, 2026
6% OASIS Desert refuge (5) Commuter Jul 7, 2026
6% SPA Relaxing refuge (3) New York Times Midi Jun 27, 2026
6% HAVENS Places of refuge (6) Newsday Jun 24, 2026
6% HAVEN Safe refuge (5) Thomas Joseph Jun 8, 2026
5% MINUS Star setter's upset less (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Aug 2, 2026
5% HANGDOG Suspend setter, perhaps looking guilty (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 27, 2026
5% EMAILS Communications upset setter with troubles (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 20, 2026
5% DOME Con setter in hemispherical vault (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jul 18, 2026

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