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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DISPUTANT Contender far off catching up from behind (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 17, 2025
3% VIE Contend (3) (3) Mirror Quick May 11, 2026
3% ICY Far from cordial (3) Thomas Joseph May 8, 2026
3% NAIVE Far from streetwise (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 8, 2026
3% PAL Pen ___ (far-off correspondent) (3)
3% STARTLE Catch off-guard (7) USA Today Apr 25, 2026
3% CLOSER Charlie no winner, but not so far behind (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 17, 2026
3% GRIM Far from pleasant (4) Universal Apr 14, 2026
3% CORNY Far from fresh (5) Newsday Apr 11, 2026
3% STIFF Far from relaxed (5) Newsday Apr 9, 2026

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