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% EWES Females shepherded by shepherds (4) New York Times May 12, 2026
6% ARSON Priest loses his head - it's a crime (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 28, 2026
5% LADS Boys (4) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026
5% SETTER Compiler recovering after losing head for second (6) The Telegraph Toughie May 7, 2026
5% OTHER Different mum loses her head (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic May 5, 2026
5% HIS That boy's (3) Newsday May 4, 2026
5% POTATO Ingredient in shepherd's pie (6) New York Times Apr 29, 2026
5% IFFY Questionable moment to lose head (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
5% USE "___ it or lose it!" (3) Universal Apr 28, 2026

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