Took charge of international and got old boy to leave (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAPTAINED Took charge of international and got old boy to leave (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 17, 2025
7% LED Took charge of (3)
5% EXPENSE Old writers finally take charge (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
5% ION It's charged (3) New York Times Feb 14, 2026
5% ATE Took in (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 11, 2026
5% WON Took the title (3) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2026
5% ATTA "___ boy!" (4) Universal Feb 8, 2026
5% RESTED Took a breather (6) Wall Street Journal Feb 7, 2026
5% HOBSONSCHOICE Boy's plum put on cooker? Take it or leave it (13) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 4, 2026
5% SLEPT Took a nap (5) Commuter Feb 3, 2026

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