Zealous shepherd boy losing his head (4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% AVID Zealous shepherd boy losing his head (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 5, 2024
6% ARSON Priest loses his head - it's a crime (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 28, 2026
6% LAUS Praise makes Santa lose his head! (4) The Times O Tempora Jan 31, 2026
6% RABID Zealous (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 1, 2026
5% PAT Losing head, fight strike, but gently (3) (3) The Sun Two Speed Apr 2, 2026
5% WOKING Losing Head of Recruitment employed in Surrey town (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 27, 2026
5% USE ___ it or lose it (3) New York Times Mar 24, 2026
5% AMSTERDAM Mother going after rodent losing head in the capital (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 17, 2026
5% MISCOUNT Error when married nobleman loses head (8) (8) The Guardian Quiptic Mar 15, 2026
5% BEANSTALK Reason Jack had his head in the clouds? (9) Universal Mar 14, 2026

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