Wayward sub-lieutenant takes off crumpled suit... that's not defensible Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UNTENABLE Wayward sub-lieutenant takes off crumpled suit... that's not defensible (9)
55% SCRUNCH Crumple (7) The Times Concise Jan 22, 2026
53% ERRANT Wayward (6) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
50% DEPART Take off (6) USA Today Feb 2, 2026
46% SIT Take a load off (3) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
46% EASES Takes the edge off (5) New York Times Feb 2, 2026
46% TRIM Take the edge off? (4) Universal Jan 23, 2026
46% HOAGIES Subs (7) New York Times Dec 13, 2025
46% SHED Take off (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 10, 2025
44% ARD Butter sub (3) USA Today Quick Feb 14, 2026
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