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Something afoot: no time for throwing a spanner in the works? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SABOT Something afoot: no time for throwing a spanner in the works? | (5) | ||
| 6% | SNAGS Spanners in the works, so to speak | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | SMELLARAT Sense something is afoot | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 5% | ITEM Time to order something (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 5% | ADD Throw in | (3) | Universal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 5% | WELLINGTON 1 Down on back of cow - something afoot? (10) | (10) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | LOB Throw | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 5% | TOSS Throw | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 5% | LIFTBRIDGES Steal river spanners? | (11) | Premier Sunday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 4% | LOFT Throw skyward | (4) | The Times Sunday Concise | Feb 1, 2026 |
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