Was first and still is (5) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EXIST Was first and still is (5) (5)
84% DEADLY Testament: "First Strike Still ___" (6)
68% EVE First woman still lacking note (3) (3)
54% BLACK SHEEP Returned son having left, the guy's base and prodigal at first – and still is? (11)
13% MOTIONLESS Still (10) The Telegraph Quick Sep 30, 2025
12% ANTSY Unable to sit still (5) Newsday Oct 7, 2025
12% INBETA Still buggy, perhaps (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 7, 2025
12% SAFE Still on, in a way (4) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
12% HOWEVER Still, yet (7) (7) Mirror Classic Sep 24, 2025
12% EVEN Still in the venture (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Sep 24, 2025
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