Was one of the top performers about to bite into apple? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COSTARRED Was one of the top performers about to bite into apple? (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 17, 2015
7% STAR Top-billed performer (4) Newsday May 4, 2026
6% BOB __ for apples (3) LA Times Daily Jun 2, 2026
6% GNAT Biting insect? Bite back (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
6% SITAR Top performer adopting one Indian instrument (5) (5) The Guardian Quiptic May 31, 2026
6% SHARPTEETH *Aids for biting (10) New York Times May 26, 2026
6% TANG Biting taste (4) The Telegraph Quick May 25, 2026
6% EAT Grab a bite (3) Newsday May 24, 2026
6% ATE Had a bite (3) Universal May 24, 2026
6% ACERB Biting (5) New York Times May 20, 2026

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