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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TOOL Backing spoils instrument (4) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 3, 2023
3% PLOTS What spoilers spoil (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 11, 2026
3% SAX Jazz instrument (3) Commuter Apr 10, 2026
3% SITAR Indian instrument (5) Commuter Apr 9, 2026
3% OBOE Woodwind instrument (4)
3% GOBAD Spoil, as food (5) Newsday Apr 7, 2026
3% KAZOO Hummer's instrument (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 7, 2026
3% TROMBONE Brass instrument (8) The Telegraph Quick Apr 3, 2026
3% ARPA Angelo instrument (4) Newsday Apr 3, 2026
3% OAR Sculler's instrument (3) New York Times Apr 3, 2026

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