Splinter almost removed, but remained under cover? (5,2) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLEPTIN Splinter almost removed, but remained under cover? (5,2) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
5% PEND Remain undecided (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 23, 2026
5% STAYS Remains (5) Universal Apr 22, 2026
5% BELOW Under (5) Newsday Apr 20, 2026
5% SECT Splinter group (4) Newsday Apr 19, 2026
5% STAY Remain (4) Commuter Apr 18, 2026
5% HOLD Remain on the line (4) USA Today Apr 18, 2026
5% STAYNEAR Remain in the vicinity (8) Newsday Apr 14, 2026
5% SLEEPY Ready to go under cover? (6) The Atlantic Apr 12, 2026
5% BENEATH Under (7) The Telegraph Quick Apr 12, 2026

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