Tricky compiler's given up, except for trapping idiot Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tricky compiler's given up, except for trapping idiot last seen in Telegraph 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 EMBARRASSING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMBARRASSING Tricky compiler's given up, except for trapping idiot (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 3, 2016
54% RARE Exceptional (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 25, 2026
54% UNLESS Except if (6) Thomas Joseph Jun 20, 2026
52% SETUP Trap (5) Universal Jun 22, 2026
52% CONTRACTBRIDGE Tricky game? (14) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 16, 2026
52% SNARE Trap (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 9, 2026
52% KNUCKLEHEADED Idiotic (13) The Telegraph Quick May 18, 2026
52% SAVE Except for (4) Newsday May 17, 2026
50% GAUDY Extravagant or exceptional (5) Newsday Jun 27, 2026
50% OAF Idiot (3) (3) Puzzler Jun 27, 2026

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