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% SERIAL Story told in episodes (6) LA Times Daily Sep 30, 2025
5% TAIL Dog in story told (4) The Sun Two Speed Jul 13, 2025
4% ILIAD Old story in Swahili adapted (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Sep 25, 2025
4% HEFT Influence (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 24, 2025
4% OBNOXIOUS Old boy, poisonous and offensive (9) (9) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 24, 2025
4% MANDARINORANGE Official series featuring old fruit (14) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 23, 2025
4% OBSERVE Watch old boy start to rally (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 22, 2025
4% DESIRED Sought-after (7) New York Times Sep 18, 2025
4% WOOED Sought the affection of (5) The Telegraph Mini Sep 14, 2025

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