Soldier shot back to cover second-in-command Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TROOPER Soldier shot back to cover second-in-command (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 1, 2020
3% ORDER Command (5) Premier Sunday Jul 5, 2026
3% TROOPS Soldiers (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 1, 2026
3% BADE Commanded (4) Newsday Jun 28, 2026
3% DEPUTY Obligation to hold record for second-in-command (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jun 23, 2026
3% TRY Shot (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 21, 2026
3% VPS Second-in-command politicians, in brief (3) New York Times Midi Jun 9, 2026
3% PARAS Soldiers (5) The Telegraph Mini Jun 7, 2026
3% SIX Backed team's long shot (3) (3) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 5, 2026
3% VEST Former soldier retaining second garment (4) The Times Quick Cryptic May 21, 2026

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