The ministers and their opposition shadows are not taking a back seat (5,8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FRONTBENCHERS The ministers and their opposition shadows are not taking a back seat (5,8) (13)
7% SITS Takes a seat (4)
7% SIT Take a seat (3)
7% HOPSIN Takes a back seat, say (6) Newsday Oct 18, 2025
6% REVOKE Take back, cancel (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 31, 2026
6% REPOSSESS Take back (9) (9) Mirror Classic Jan 28, 2026
6% RETRACT Take back (7) Thomas Joseph Jan 24, 2026
6% SUN Shadow caster (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 21, 2026
6% LURK Hide in the shadows (4) Commuter Jan 19, 2026
6% CASTS Projects, as a shadow (5) New York Times Jan 19, 2026
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