Tyrant gets to almost turn investigators back (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DICTATOR Tyrant gets to almost turn investigators back (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Mar 27, 2024
7% DESPOT Tyrant (6) Commuter Jun 27, 2026
6% ATF Arson investigator (3) Newsday Jul 4, 2026
6% EAR Nobleman almost getting attention (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Jul 3, 2026
6% NEARLY Almost (6) The Times Concise Jul 1, 2026
6% YOURENOTPAIDTOLOAF "Get back to work!" (18) Newsday Jun 21, 2026
6% POWERTOOL Saw getting turned on, say (9) New York Times Jun 20, 2026
6% VET Screen, investigate (3) Puzzler Backwords Jun 11, 2026
6% AVENGE Get back for [1966] (6) New York Times Jun 10, 2026
6% RESETS Turns back to zero (6) Universal Jun 1, 2026

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