Shortly after Conservative becomes a clergyman Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CANON Shortly after Conservative becomes a clergyman (5) The Times Cryptic Jul 1, 2015
3% ASEC In -- (shortly) (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 29, 2026
3% ANON Clergyman dropping off Conservative shortly (4)
2% LAPSE Become void (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 31, 2026
2% CHAMPERS Bubbly Conservative blocks progress (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
2% CONGA Conservative General Assembly dance (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
2% RURALDEAN Ruler and a rogue clergyman (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 26, 2026
2% TAKEROOT Become fixed (4,4) (8) Puzzler Jan 24, 2026
2% SETIN Become established (5) LA Times Mini Jan 21, 2026
2% CENSURES Conservative guarantees reprimands (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 20, 2026

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