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1 brief period gripping nation (8) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue 1 brief period gripping nation (8) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PIRANHAS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PIRANHAS 1 brief period gripping nation (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | May 22, 2026 |
| 7% | OTS Deciding periods, in brief | (3) | New York Times | May 6, 2026 |
| 7% | STINT Brief period | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 6% | CLASP Grip firmly | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 27, 2026 |
| 6% | UAE Nation ruled by six royal families, in brief | (3) | New York Times | May 7, 2026 |
| 6% | SECS Brief periods of time | (4) | New York Times | Mar 4, 2026 |
| 5% | ISM Belief, in brief | (3) | Newsday | Jun 11, 2026 |
| 5% | ERA Period | (3) | Universal | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 5% | IDEAL No. 1 | (5) | The Atlantic | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 5% | UR Brief bio | (2) | USA Today Quick | Jun 6, 2026 |
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