Shadow defence secretary sacked by Edward Heath in 1968 after a notorious speech Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ENOCH POWELL Shadow defence secretary sacked by Edward Heath in 1968 after a notorious speech (12) The Times Specialist Sunday Mar 29, 2020
2% SPAR Shadow-box (4) (4) The Sun Mini Oct 12, 2026
2% ATTACK Proverbially, this is the best form of defence (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 11, 2026
2% BAN Word after shadow and before hammer (3) The Atlantic Oct 8, 2026
2% TIRED Ready to hit the sack (5) LA Times Mini Oct 8, 2026
2% ENCOMIUM Speech of praise (8) Wall Street Journal Oct 6, 2026
2% NERO Emperor notorious for cruelty (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 5, 2026
2% BOX Word with shadow or shoe (3) New York Times Oct 3, 2026
2% ALIBI Courtroom defence (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 27, 2026
2% BAG Sack or purse (3) Premier Sunday Sep 27, 2026

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