Worker and boss protecting king and queen -- one receives a blow Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HANDKERCHIEF Worker and boss protecting king and queen -- one receives a blow (12) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 9, 2022
5% TUTEE Student receiving one-on-one instruction (5) USA Today May 9, 2026
5% TNT This blows! (3) Universal May 9, 2026
5% CHESSMEN Kings and queens, for example (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 5, 2026
5% ERUPTS Blows one's top (6) Eugene Sheffer Apr 30, 2026
5% SHIELD Protection (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 27, 2026
5% BEDSLATS Supporters of a king or queen? (8) New York Times Apr 22, 2026
5% SIRE Address for king and queen is recalled (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 22, 2026
5% CROWNED Made a king or queen (7) Commuter Apr 21, 2026
5% KERCHIEF Bandanna king and queen put on head (8) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 21, 2026

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