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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STING Defend the hive, in a way (5) New York Times Jul 19, 2023
7% HONEY Sticky hive product (5)
7% BEE Hive insect (3) USA Today Apr 15, 2026
7% HUM Hive sound (3) USA Today Apr 15, 2026
7% STOODUPFOR Defended (10) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
6% BAIL Defendant's payment (4) Commuter May 15, 2026
6% HOIST Raise army to defend garrisons essentially (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 15, 2026
6% VIA By way of (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 10, 2026
6% ALIBI Airtight excuse for a defendant (5) LA Times Daily May 4, 2026
6% ATLAS Book unfortunately defending introduction of tariffs (5) The Times Quick Cryptic May 4, 2026

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