They require a hand when performing (5,7) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue They require a hand when performing (5,7) last seen in Guardian 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GLOVEPUPPETS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GLOVEPUPPETS They require a hand when performing (5,7) (12) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 27, 2025
9% CLAP Give performers a hand (4) USA Today Feb 19, 2026
8% NEED Require (4) Commuter Feb 7, 2026
8% ACTI When "Defying Gravity" is performed in Wicked (4) The Atlantic Jan 13, 2026
7% OLDPRO Experienced hand (6) USA Today Feb 19, 2026
7% DID Performed (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 17, 2026
7% PRO Old hand (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 16, 2026
7% BADOFF Needing a hand (6) Newsday Feb 15, 2026
7% HIGHMAINTENANCE A handful (15) Newsday Feb 14, 2026
7% IAM [Raises hand] (3) LA Times Daily Feb 14, 2026

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