WWII soldier and sailor returning after leave Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DESERTRAT WWII soldier and sailor returning after leave (9) The Times Cryptic Oct 19, 2015
3% CORGI Dog returns bird to soldier (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 13, 2025
3% PTSD Returning soldier's diagnosis (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 7, 2025
3% DESERT RAT Soldier and sailor returning after leave (10)
2% UBOATS WWII subs (6) LA Times Daily Oct 17, 2025
2% AYE Sailor's assent (3)
2% AHOY Sailor's greeting (4) Newsday Oct 14, 2025
2% STLO WWII battle site in Normandy (4) Premier Sunday Oct 12, 2025
2% INAMORATA Lover very soon supported by a sailor after capsizing (9) The Times Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
2% STRANDS Leaves (7) The Atlantic Oct 9, 2025

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