Twisting words essentially inspired by archaic woman who serves in government (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WRENCHING Twisting words essentially inspired by archaic woman who serves in government (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 19, 2025
6% RELICT Archaic word for a widow (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 16, 2025
5% MOTIVATE Inspire (8) The Atlantic Dec 14, 2025
5% AIR It's inspired! (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 9, 2025
5% SPARK Inspiration (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 4, 2025
5% AGUE Archaic word for fever; with a v in front, it becomes a word meaning imprecise (4) The Telegraph Mini Dec 2, 2025
5% DELILAH Woman who betrayed Samson (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 1, 2025
5% ASHOE "... woman who lived in --" (5) Premier Sunday Nov 30, 2025
5% KEY Essential (3) The Telegraph Quick Nov 26, 2025
5% SEE Word before "saw" for a playground essential (3)

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