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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MAINSPRING Chief motive | (10) | ||
| 3% | ARCH Chief | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | CYNICAL Distrustful of the motivations of others | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | LEADER Chief editorial (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | SMILEY Intelligence chief's name for emoji | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | MAIDS ___ of honor (brides' chief attendants) | (5) | ||
| 3% | LEGALISSUES Motivation for seeking counsel | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 3% | EGOS Self motivators? | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 3% | LITAFIRE Suddenly motivated, with "under" | (8) | New York Times | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 3% | DRIVE Doctor, I have motivation (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 20, 2026 |
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