Successfully defend retired detectives framed by absurdly naive terrorist leader Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VINDICATE Successfully defend retired detectives framed by absurdly naive terrorist leader (9)
4% TRAMPLE Crush Liberal's support for leaders of terrorist regime (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 27, 2025
4% INNOCENT Naive (8) The Times Concise Aug 21, 2025
3% IRAS Retirement savings (4) USA Today Quick Nov 25, 2025
3% ARE Retirement savings (3) USA Today Quick Nov 25, 2025
3% ABACUS Counting frame (6) The Times Specialist Nov 24, 2025
3% YOKE Oxen frame (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 23, 2025
3% MOOD Frame of mind (4) Commuter Nov 22, 2025
3% CASE Job for a detective (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 22, 2025
3% CLOTHESHORSE Airing frame (7,5) (12) Mirror Classic Nov 16, 2025
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