Shrewd criminals — one turned out to be patriotic Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLYTHEFLAG Shrewd criminals — one turned out to be patriotic (10) The Times Cryptic Aug 11, 2015
6% ASTUTE Shrewd (6) Eugene Sheffer May 14, 2026
6% FOXY Shrewd (4) Thomas Joseph May 13, 2026
6% CAGY Shrewd (4) Newsday May 3, 2026
5% PALER Pearl turned out less bright (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
5% CROOK Criminal (5) The Times Concise Jul 10, 2026
5% WALLACE William ____, Scottish patriot (7) The Telegraph Quick Jul 8, 2026
5% PARCHED Very dry, quiet, shrewd editor (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 8, 2026
5% TAPAS Pasta turned out to be Spanish food (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Jul 4, 2026
5% EXCON Reformed criminal (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 3, 2026

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