Crossword answer
DIRTYWORK
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, March 27, 2026
Letter pattern
DIRTYWORK
Clues that lead to DIRTYWORK
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DIRTYWORK is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Skulduggery in the obscene book?” in the Evening Standard crossword on March 27, 2026.
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Every appearance of DIRTYWORK (5)
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Mar 27, 2026
Skulduggery in the obscene book? · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jun 14, 2024
"Skulduggery" is an obscene book · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Mar 19, 2021
Skulduggery in the obscene book? · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jul 5, 2019
“Skulduggery” is an obscene book · Evening Standard · 9 Across
May 18, 2018
Skulduggery in the obscene book? · Evening Standard · 42 Across