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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WHYS __ and wherefores (motives) | (4) | Newsday | Feb 14, 2023 |
| 7% | EGOS Self motivators? | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 7% | OLE Matador's motivation? | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 7% | VENGEANCE Hamlet's motivation | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 7% | REVENGE Vendetta motive | (7) | Commuter | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 7% | INSPIRATIONAL Motivating | (13) | The Times Sunday Concise | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 6% | LEGALISSUES Motivation for seeking counsel | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | LITAFIRE Suddenly motivated, with "under" | (8) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 6% | DRIVE Doctor, I have motivation (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 6% | REASON Motive regarding a boy (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 12, 2026 |
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