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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SLAV ___ Defense (chess opening named after an Eastern European) | (4) | ||
| 5% | MOAT Castle defense | (4) | ||
| 5% | POLE European | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 5% | HAIKU Eastern lines | (5) | New York Times | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 5% | UNIAT Asian or Eastern European Christian; I tuna (anag.) | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 5% | MEN Chess pieces | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 5% | PAGODAS Eastern temples | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 5% | CHANT "Defense! Defense!," e.g. | (5) | USA Today | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | MATING Beating at chess | (6) | Premier Sunday | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 5% | MOVES Chess turns | (5) | Universal | Oct 11, 2025 |
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