Whipping boy's head start during day Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCAPEGOAT Whipping boy's head start during day (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 12, 2026
6% NAPS Goes out during the day? (4) Universal Nov 5, 2026
6% SWELLING Raising head of whip in flogging (8) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 3, 2026
6% SUNRISE Start of the day (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 24, 2026
5% HOO "___ boy!" (3) New York Times Midi Nov 3, 2026
5% WENT Headed (4) New York Times Oct 31, 2026
5% ATTA Encouraging start to "girl!" or "boy!" (4)
5% SOFT Like butter ready for whipping (4) LA Times Daily Oct 25, 2026
5% BEATS Whips, as eggs (5) Commuter Oct 23, 2026
5% OLD Days of __ (3) Commuter Oct 23, 2026

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