The setter, backing what setters do, set out Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMBARK The setter, backing what setters do, set out (6) The Times Cryptic Oct 21, 2022
8% GEL Turning on setter (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 2, 2026
7% INTEREST Setter in unusual activity (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Jul 8, 2026
7% STREET Devious setter's way (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 26, 2026
7% EMEND Revise setter's boring conclusion (5) The Times Cryptic Jun 17, 2026
7% DITHERY Hesitant setter would back lines on article (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 12, 2026
7% IAMBI Setter's mostly tender feet (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 2, 2026
7% OSHA Workplace std. setter (4) LA Times Daily Apr 28, 2026
7% SUN Our setter? (3) The Telegraph Quick Apr 2, 2026
7% SICS Sets a setter (on) (4) Wall Street Journal Apr 1, 2025

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