If cruel, could be the devil!
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 4 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on February 5, 2026
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LUCIFER
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The clue “If cruel, could be the devil!” has appeared 4 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 February 5, 2026, where the answer was LUCIFER.
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