Don't persist when a chap is on short time
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The clue “Don't persist when a chap is on short time” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 25, 2026, where the answer was DESIST.
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