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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CADET . . . as the makings of a junior officer (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | SON Junior, to Senior | (3) | Newsday | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 9% | NAMESAKE Junior, to Senior | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 8% | UNDERDOG Junior to pursue outsider | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 8% | COP Police officer | (3) | Newsday | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 8% | MEMOS Office notes | (5) | USA Today | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 8% | POSTIT Office square | (6) | New York Times | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 8% | AIDE Office assistant | (4) | Newsday | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 8% | TERM Time in office | (4) | Commuter | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 8% | ELECT Put into office | (5) | Commuter | Jan 31, 2026 |
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