So-called 'dear' runs off after six-footer Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANTELOPES So-called 'dear' runs off after six-footer (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 30, 2023
6% STICKINSECT Six-footer to remain in faction (5,6) (11) The Sun Two Speed Jan 1, 2026
6% EARWIGS Eavesdrops six-footers (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Dec 11, 2025
6% EMU Six-footer with feathers (3) Newsday Nov 20, 2025
6% CRICKET Six-footer slips in this sport (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
5% UMAMI So-called "fifth taste" (5) New York Times Jan 1, 2026
5% ENDIT Call off a romance (5) LA Times Daily Dec 26, 2025
5% ABORT Call off (5) The Atlantic Dec 21, 2025
5% FONDANT Sweet, very affectionate six-footer (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Dec 20, 2025
5% COSTLY Dear, expensive (6) The Times Concise Dec 20, 2025

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