Some kleptocracy — nicking? One believes the worst Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CYNIC Some kleptocracy — nicking? One believes the worst (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 25, 2023
5% NADIR Worst moment of some in a directorate (5) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 30, 2025
4% ORNOT "Believe it --!" (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 15, 2026
4% HASFAITH Believes (in) (8) LA Times Daily Jan 15, 2026
4% FRIENDS Some loved ones (7) Commuter Jan 14, 2026
4% NOLTE Actor Nick (5) LA Times Daily Jan 12, 2026
4% STEVIE Nicks of Fleetwood Mac (6) TV Jan 11, 2026
4% SEEING "___ is believing!" (6)
4% PLAUSIBLE Believable (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 9, 2026
4% HECKYEAH "You better believe it!" (8) New York Times Jan 9, 2026

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