Unexpectedly as doleful and needing to change Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ALLOFASUDDEN Unexpectedly as doleful and needing to change (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 24, 2019
3% OPENING Eye-___ (unexpectedly enlightening) (7)
3% METE Dole (out) (4) New York Times Mar 5, 2026
3% BAIL Back out unexpectedly (4) Universal Mar 2, 2026
3% METED Doled (out) (5) Commuter Feb 12, 2026
3% JACK Tire-changing need (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 10, 2026
3% PINEAPPLE Dole product (9) Commuter Dec 2, 2025
2% SUBSTITUTIONS Bus isn't out - it's in need of repair - changes made (13) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 10, 2026
2% COIN Element of change (4) Wall Street Journal Mar 7, 2026
2% ALTER Change (5) The Telegraph Mini Mar 6, 2026

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