The fellow overdue comes round in the afternoon to be companion Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HELPMATE The fellow overdue comes round in the afternoon to be companion (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 31, 2015
3% LATE Overdue (4) The Telegraph Mini Aug 8, 2025
2% COMRADE Companion (7) (7) Mirror Classic Nov 10, 2025
2% SIESTA Afternoon nap (6)
2% LADS Young fellows (4) Universal Nov 9, 2025
2% HANDSOME Comely (8) The Times Sunday Concise Nov 9, 2025
2% TEA Afternoon delight, for some (3) The Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
2% ALL "Come one, come ___!" (3)
2% OLDER Wiser companion? (5) LA Times Daily Nov 2, 2025
2% IDLER Lazy fellow (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 30, 2025

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