Watchful retainer follows former pupil (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OBSERVANT Watchful retainer follows former pupil (9) (9)
8% OBSERVING Watching former pupil starting a tennis match (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 6, 2026
6% KEEP Retain (4) Commuter Jul 14, 2026
6% KEPT Retained (4) Eugene Sheffer Jul 9, 2026
6% HEY "Watch it!" (3) Universal Jul 9, 2026
6% TOT Kindergarten pupil (3)
6% OBSTACLES Blocks former pupil's heartless challenges (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 29, 2026
6% OBOE Former pupil round with eastern instrument (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jun 27, 2026
6% OBLONG Former pupil to yearn to get into shape (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jun 24, 2026
6% OBLIQUE Underhand former pupil Charlie leaves exclusive group (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 24, 2026
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