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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | AMOUR A love affair, especially when illicit (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | LIAISONS Illicit affairs | (8) | The Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 7% | LIAISON Love affair | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 7% | AMOURS Illicit love affairs | (6) | Premier Sunday | Jan 5, 2020 |
| 6% | FRO Back, especially way back when | (3) | The Atlantic | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 5% | STORMCLOUDS Ominous state of affairs (5,6) | (11) | Mirror Classic | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 5% | CASE Affair of the bag (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | MEMO Bad thing not to get (especially at the office?) | (4) | New York Times | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 5% | OTHERMAN Affair party | (8) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 5% | SLEDGE "When a Man Loves a Woman" singer | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jan 17, 2026 |
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