Crossword answer
LIEINWAIT
9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Independent, February 5, 2026
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LIEINWAIT
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LIEINWAIT is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ready to attack claim ex is now racist periodically” in the The Independent crossword on February 5, 2026.
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Every appearance of LIEINWAIT (5)
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Feb 5, 2026
Ready to attack claim ex is now racist periodically · The Independent · 2 Down
Sep 30, 2024
Prepare to attack Sunday morning choice, perhaps spoken mass · The Independent · 15 Down
Feb 28, 2024
Prepare an ambush · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Apr 5, 2023
Prepare an ambush · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Nov 11, 2021
Prepare an ambush · Evening Standard · 21 Across