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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unexpected development for Dickens character 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TWIST.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TWIST Unexpected development for Dickens character (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 26, 2016
3% DARKHORSE Unexpected winner (9) USA Today Jan 6, 2026
3% SCROOGE Dickens character who was visited by ghosts (7) Universal Dec 27, 2025
3% SNAGS Unexpected problems (5) Commuter Dec 25, 2025
3% UPSET Unexpected loss (5) USA Today Dec 13, 2025
3% TWISTS Unexpected endings (6) New York Times Dec 7, 2025
3% NOTDUE Unexpected (6) Newsday Dec 6, 2025
3% EVOLVE Develop (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 3, 2025
3% SUDDEN Quick and unexpected (6) The Times Concise Nov 18, 2025
3% SNAG Unexpected obstacle (4) USA Today Nov 11, 2025

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