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The crossword setter's old news, leading to deadlock (7) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue The crossword setter's old news, leading to deadlock (7) last seen in Guardian Quick Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is IMPASSE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | IMPASSE The crossword setter's old news, leading to deadlock (7) | (7) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Apr 5, 2025 |
| 72% | CLUELESS No crossword setter could be so ignorant | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 69% | HUNG Deadlocked, as a jury | (4) | Universal | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 63% | GRID Crossword component | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 22, 2026 |
| 63% | XIMENES Noted crossword setter whose pseudonym was inspired by a Spanish grand inquisitor | (7) | The Times Specialist | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 63% | STALEMATE Deadlock (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 60% | MOODY Temperamental setter's eating old food regularly (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Mar 1, 2026 |
| 60% | FARRAR Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 60% | SHEA Old New York ballpark | (4) | Premier Sunday | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 60% | AHEAD In the lead | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 13, 2026 |
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