Time has passed say detaining new recruit (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ENGAGE Time has passed say detaining new recruit (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
6% EXCON Tory no more whose time has passed (5) The Times Cryptic Aug 24, 2026
6% FRAT Rushee recruiter (4) Newsday Aug 23, 2026
6% MENTION Say in passing (7) (7) Mirror Classic Aug 15, 2026
6% SPEND Pass, as time doing something (5) New York Times Aug 13, 2026
6% ACES Passes with flying colors, say (4)
5% EST Time zone for New York in winter (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 1, 2026
5% LATERALS Football passes (8) Commuter Sep 1, 2026
5% ENACT Pass into law (5) Newsday Aug 31, 2026
5% RELAYED Passed along (7) Commuter Aug 29, 2026

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