Top off container, one pulling on handle quicker? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLEVERER Top off container, one pulling on handle quicker? (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 24, 2024
6% UNCAP Take the top off (5) Universal Dec 15, 2025
6% SEERED Fly off the handle (3,3) (6) Puzzler Dec 7, 2025
6% JUG Water container with a handle and a pouring lip (3)
5% KNOB Rounded handle (4) The Times Concise Dec 18, 2025
5% TOW Pull (3) (3) Mirror Quick Dec 15, 2025
5% TREAT Handle (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 9, 2025
5% LUGS Pulls effortfully (4) Universal Dec 7, 2025
5% SKIM Take a little off the top (4) New York Times Dec 5, 2025
5% TUGS Pulls (4) USA Today Dec 5, 2025

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