Sought to influence officials; told stories about old boy with libel at heart Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOBBIED Sought to influence officials; told stories about old boy with libel at heart (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 15, 2023
5% SERIALS Stories told in installments (7) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
5% LIED Told a story? (4) The Atlantic Jan 25, 2026
4% NAVY Old labourer, losing heart, is blue (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
4% LOBBYIST Political influencer (8) The Times Sunday Concise Feb 1, 2026
4% TALE Story (4) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
4% ATTA "__ boy!" (4) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
4% TABLE Propose story about bishop (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 29, 2026
4% TALES Stories (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 21, 2026
4% YEARN Long story capturing guest's heart (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 20, 2026

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