Swell, once, a leader of Tories, eclipsed by another politician Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GREATEN Swell, once, a leader of Tories, eclipsed by another politician (7) The Times Cryptic Dec 2, 2021
5% NEATO "Swell!" (5) Universal Nov 22, 2025
5% OMEN Sign such as an eclipse (4) Universal Nov 14, 2025
5% OUTDO Eclipse (5) Puzzler Backwords Oct 5, 2025
5% IDS Former Tory leader, in short (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 4, 2025
4% SOBRIETY Moderation by Tories unusual (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Nov 26, 2025
4% EMPOWER Give authority to European politician and leaders in Oslo will expect results (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 25, 2025
4% LIBERAL Handsome politician? (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 19, 2025
4% CONSTRICT Contract Tories reportedly swindled? (9) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 19, 2025
4% AIDE Politician's assistant (4) The Times Concise Nov 18, 2025

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