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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BLUFF Calculated deception, despite being blunt and frank (5) | (5) | ||
| 5% | BOLTED Ran away, despite being secured (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 5% | NONETHELESS Despite that (11) | (11) | Mirror Classic | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 5% | EPEE Blunted sword | (4) | Newsday | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 5% | ANDYET "But despite that ..." | (6) | Premier Sunday | Aug 10, 2025 |
| 5% | OUTSPOKENNESS Frankness, bluntness | (13) | ||
| 5% | CANDID Blunt or frank | (6) | ||
| 5% | STRAIGHT Frank Blunt? | (8) | ||
| 5% | DIRECT Frank Blunt? | (6) | ||
| 4% | HOURS Time sheet calculation | (5) | New York Times | Nov 7, 2025 |
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