What's less productive in Civil Service? They shouldn't sweep things under the carpet! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLEANERS What's less productive in Civil Service? They shouldn't sweep things under the carpet! (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 31, 2015
68% MEANER Less civil (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 9, 2026
65% ASH What chimney sweeps sweep (3) Universal May 1, 2026
63% SWEPT Brushed, as under a carpet (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 20, 2026
58% FRONTTIRE Inflatable thing under handlebars (9) New York Times Midi Jul 4, 2026
55% RAKE Sweep across (4) Newsday Jul 11, 2026
55% ALE What's under 6 Across? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 28, 2026
55% MGS Booker T.'s backing band (3) New York Times Jun 17, 2026
55% SEEM "Things are not always what they ___ to be" (4)
52% RIOTS Civil disturbances (5)

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