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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | AGAINSTTHEGRAIN Contrary to what's expected, or how the circled letters are flowing | (15) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 4, 2024 |
| 67% | AFTERALL Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 64% | DID "What ___ you expect?" | (3) | ||
| 61% | BLOOD What flows through veins | (5) | Commuter | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 61% | TOETHELINE Do what is expected | (10) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 58% | RODE Took to another floor, as the [circled letters] | (4) | New York Times Mini | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 58% | CORNERTHEMARKET Gain a monopoly, and a hint to the circled letters | (15) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 58% | HEADSUP Advance warning, and a hint to the circled letters | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 58% | DUE Expected in | (3) | Commuter | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 58% | AWAIT Expect | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 27, 2026 |
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