Sting held up crucifix to make a theatrical entrance (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRAPDOOR Sting held up crucifix to make a theatrical entrance (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 1, 2025
6% ROOD Crucifix (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 8, 2026
5% LIE Make up, as an excuse (3)
5% DNA Natural make-up? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 4, 2026
5% FLAPS Tent entrances (5)
5% ATONES Makes up (for) (6) New York Times Jun 1, 2026
5% EMOTERS Theatrical folks (7) LA Times Daily May 30, 2026
5% AMISS Wrong answer held up by schoolgirl (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 28, 2026
5% ADLIB Make up on the spot (5) LA Times Daily May 28, 2026
5% NETTLES Stinging plants (7) The Telegraph Quick May 27, 2026

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