The very thing left by critical attack when the axe drops? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% JUSTTHEJOB The very thing left by critical attack when the axe drops? (10) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 31, 2021
98% JUST THE JOB The very thing left by critical attack when the axe drops? (12)
5% TRIPLEJUMP Sports event: Attack! Attack! Attack! (10) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2026
5% FIREMAN Guy with an ax (7) Newsday Jan 25, 2026
5% RAID Attack (4) The Times Sunday Concise Jan 25, 2026
5% EXIGENT Critical (7) Premier Sunday Jan 18, 2026
5% FBOMB Crude thing to drop, familiarly (5) New York Times Jan 17, 2026
5% ASSAI Player's very short attack (5) The Times Cryptic Jan 13, 2026
5% RUNAT Attack (5) New York Times Jan 13, 2026
5% HADAT Attacked (5) Universal Jan 4, 2026

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