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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOPE "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" | (4) | ||
| 8% | RANKED Sorted from best to worst, perhaps | (6) | USA Today | Jan 15, 2026 |
| 7% | UGH "That's just the worst" | (3) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 7% | HIT "___ me with your best shot!" ("Do your worst!") | (3) | ||
| 7% | SERGE Worsted fabric | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 7% | CREMEDELACREME Best of the best | (14) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 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% | STEAMS Prepares veggies | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 6% | PLAN Prepare (for) | (4) | Newsday | Jan 12, 2026 |
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