Terrified if must leave, then devastated to be permanently off work Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETIRED Terrified if must leave, then devastated to be permanently off work (7) The Times Cryptic Feb 22, 2017
5% RETIRE Permanently stop working (6) Universal Jan 25, 2026
5% RUIN Devastation (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 15, 2026
5% STOP Leave off (4) Newsday Jan 2, 2026
4% SEAL Mammal is permanently close (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
4% PARTS Leaves (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 31, 2026
4% TEMPORARY Opposite of "permanent" (9)
4% NOMAD Rover with no permanent home (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 30, 2026
4% DREAD Be terrified of judge's pronouncement (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
4% EXIT Leave (4) Commuter Jan 28, 2026

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