Slightly devious tone two universities initially misconstrued beforehand Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TENUOUSLY Slightly devious tone two universities initially misconstrued beforehand (9) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 2, 2019
3% OMBRE Two-toned hairstyle (5) Commuter Dec 26, 2025
2% COSMOS Universe (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 10, 2026
2% ONSET Inception; tones (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 9, 2026
2% ATFIRST Initially (7) The Times Concise Jan 7, 2026
2% ADJUST Alter slightly (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 4, 2026
2% ATAD Slightly (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 3, 2026
2% MERRY Slightly drunk (5) (5) Puzzler Jan 3, 2026
2% PREAPPROVED New paper established - it's agreed beforehand (11) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 3, 2026
2% PITCHY Slightly out of tune (6) New York Times Dec 29, 2025

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