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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HACKLES Defensive anger, metaphorically | (7) | ||
| 7% | IRE Anger | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 7% | EF Angers | (2) | USA Today Quick | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 7% | IRES Angers | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 7% | ENRAGE Anger | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 7% | RILE Anger | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 6% | TENTPOLES Metaphor for major movies | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 6% | UNSHEATHE Take out in anger | (9) | Newsday | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 6% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
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