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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABSOLUTE Certain sailor's old instrument (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 4, 2020
6% ABACI Old calculating instruments (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 23, 2026
6% SALTS Seasons; old sailors (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 2, 2026
5% MAP Sailor's chart (3) Eugene Sheffer May 26, 2026
5% AHOY Sailor's opener (4) New York Times May 24, 2026
5% OBOE Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming" (4) LA Times Daily May 22, 2026
5% AYESIR Sailor's affirmative (6) Eugene Sheffer May 22, 2026
5% SALUTED Welcomed old-fashioned instrument breaking down (7) The Telegraph Toughie May 21, 2026
5% AYE Sailor's "yes" (3)
5% SEALEGS Sailor's balance (7) Eugene Sheffer May 18, 2026

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