Unfortunate orphan pierced by old spear Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARPOON Unfortunate orphan pierced by old spear (7) The Times Cryptic May 27, 2024
2% ASSEGAI Zulu spear; is a sage (anag.) (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 14, 2026
2% SPARSE Scant use of spears (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic May 13, 2026
2% LANCE Jousting spear (5) Universal May 11, 2026
2% STAB Prick or pierce (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 11, 2026
2% EAR Spot for a piercing (3) Universal May 9, 2026
2% BRITNEY ___ Spears, "Toxic" singer (7)
2% SHARP Piercing, principally shrill instrument (5) The Times Cryptic May 5, 2026
2% SANSKRIT Old Indian's tongue Romeo pierces without tools for the job (8) The Times Cryptic May 1, 2026
2% SALIENT Steal in, unfortunately noticeable (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 30, 2026

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