What could make adult shortly be led astray? Being this? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DELUDABLE What could make adult shortly be led astray? Being this? (9) The Guardian Cryptic May 4, 2022
5% BLINDDATE Led bandit astray in social engagement (5,4) (9) The Sun Two Speed Dec 27, 2025
5% TEENAGER Adult-to-be (8)
5% RIDDLE Led astray following free puzzle (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 18, 2025
5% DEADLYSIN Lead Sindy astray? It could be lust (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 3, 2025
4% MANE What a lion would use shampoo on if it could? (4)
4% OFFCOURSE Astray: 2 wds. (9) Commuter Dec 29, 2025
4% TRICE In a -- (very shortly) (5) Premier Sunday Dec 28, 2025
4% OMAN Country led by a sultan (4) New York Times Mini Dec 28, 2025
4% MEDDLE Poke your nose in short march heading north, getting led astray (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 26, 2025

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