Swell operator on leave (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SURGE Swell operator on leave (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 3, 2025
9% PROTUBERANCE Swelling (12) The Times Sunday Concise Feb 15, 2026
9% GROW Swell (4) New York Times Jan 24, 2026
8% GAS Swell time (3) Newsday Feb 20, 2026
8% EGO Swelled head (3) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
8% BEEKEEPING Sting operation? (10) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2026
8% WORKER Operative (6) (6) Puzzler Feb 10, 2026
8% EGOS Swelled heads (4) USA Today Feb 9, 2026
8% USED Operated (4) Premier Sunday Feb 8, 2026
8% TRAP Sting operation (4) New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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