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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOPE "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" | (4) | ||
| 7% | ELITE Best of the best | (5) | New York Times | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 7% | DEFEAT Best or worst of French accomplishment (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 6% | MASH Prepare, as potatoes | (4) | Commuter | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 6% | EDIT Prepare to publish | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 6% | STUDIES Prepares for a test | (7) | USA Today | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 6% | GETSET Prepare | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 6% | OUTDO Best | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 6% | IDEALLY At best | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 1, 2025 |
| 6% | POSE Prepare for a selfie | (4) | USA Today | Dec 1, 2025 |
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