Smile in confusion about sport and poor governance Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MISRULE Smile in confusion about sport and poor governance (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 6, 2017
3% IQUIT Poor sport's cry (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 3, 2026
3% SAYCHEESE "Smile!" (9) Universal Mar 17, 2026
3% GRIN Smile (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 10, 2026
3% SORE ___ loser (poor sport) (4) USA Today Feb 15, 2026
2% SNEERS Vile smiles (6) Newsday Apr 5, 2026
2% REGIME Form of government (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 5, 2026
2% ADDLE Confuse (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 2, 2026
2% ARENA Sports __ (5) Newsday Mar 28, 2026
2% AMUSE Bring a smile to (5) LA Times Daily Mar 27, 2026

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