Ultimately stubborn sod, ruler loses face in tragedy, almost (4,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEARTHING Ultimately stubborn sod, ruler loses face in tragedy, almost (4,5) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 5, 2024
5% TURF Replace the sod of (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2025
5% EARLY Almost losing knight in advance (5) The Times Cryptic Aug 19, 2025
4% INEXORABLE Relentless boxer, one losing face in battle with Ali (10) The Times Cryptic Sep 26, 2025
4% CLOSE Almost there (5) USA Today Sep 24, 2025
4% USE "___ it or lose it!" (3) USA Today Sep 22, 2025
4% EMIRS Dubai rulers (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 20, 2025
4% KISS Meet face to face? (4) The Washington Post Mini Sep 19, 2025
4% ASS Stubborn grazer (3)
4% DYNAST Ruler (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 16, 2025

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