Subordinate working as detective, talent almost wasted Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INCIDENTAL Subordinate working as detective, talent almost wasted (10) The Times Cryptic Jul 22, 2024
5% ASST Manager's subordinate, for short (4)
5% SCOUT Talent seeker (5) New York Times Oct 14, 2025
5% FLAIR Talent (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 3, 2025
5% REPORTS "Direct" subordinate staff (7) Newsday Sep 25, 2025
5% CLOSE Almost there (5) USA Today Sep 24, 2025
5% EAR Musical talent (3) USA Today Sep 22, 2025
5% DEACON Priest's subordinate (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 20, 2025
5% FORTE Talent (5) Puzzler Backwords Sep 17, 2025
5% NEAR Almost (4) Newsday Sep 13, 2025

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