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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABACK A defender taken thus would be surprised (5) | (5) | ||
| 6% | ERGO Thus | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 6% | HENCE "Thus . . ." | (5) | USA Today | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 6% | ANDSO "Thus ..." | (5) | LA Times Mini | Oct 7, 2025 |
| 5% | AMAZE Surprise | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 5% | NOTED "Point taken" | (5) | New York Times Mini | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 5% | ORAL Taken by mouth | (4) | Commuter | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 5% | ALOOP Throw for ___ (surprise) | (5) | LA Times Mini | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 5% | TRIPUP Surprise journey at an end | (6) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 5% | ASNO "It comes -- surprise ..." | (4) | Premier Sunday | Dec 7, 2025 |
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