Someone who kills by surprise attack (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASSASSIN Someone who kills by surprise attack (8) (8)
9% RAID Surprise attack (4) Newsday May 11, 2026
7% AMBUSH Attack by surprise (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Apr 8, 2026
6% EMBROIDERER Someone who creates decorative needlework (11) The Times Specialist Sunday Jun 21, 2026
6% GASP Surprised reaction (4) Universal Jun 18, 2026
6% SLAIN Killed (5) The Telegraph Mini Jun 16, 2026
6% ATHEIST Someone who doesn't believe in God (7) (7) Mirror Classic Jun 16, 2026
6% SLAY Totally kill it (4) New York Times Jun 13, 2026
6% URGER Someone who exhorts others (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 9, 2026
6% SLEEPER Surprise hit (7) Thomas Joseph Jun 9, 2026
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