Wise, perhaps, to be direct with staff Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRAIGHTMAN Wise, perhaps, to be direct with staff (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 10, 2017
6% SAGES Wise ones (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 10, 2026
6% EDS Mag. staff (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 7, 2026
6% ACTION Director's directive (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 5, 2026
6% CANE Support staff? (4) LA Times Daily Jan 3, 2026
6% HIRE Bring on staff (4) Commuter Jan 1, 2026
6% TOETOTOE In direct competition (8) The Times Concise Dec 30, 2025
6% CREW Ship's staff (4) Newsday Dec 29, 2025
6% SAGEST Most wise (6) USA Today Dec 28, 2025
6% REROUTE Direct to a detour (7) Newsday Dec 28, 2025

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