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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MOAT Defensive ditch surrounding a fortification (4) | (4) | ||
| 6% | AMIDST Surrounded by | (6) | Commuter | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | SANDBAG Heavy fortification sack | (7) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 6% | SPADE Ditch digger | (5) | New York Times | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | AREA Surroundings | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | BESIEGE Surround | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 25, 2025 |
| 6% | AMID Surrounded by | (4) | USA Today | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 6% | PARAPETS Castle fortifications | (8) | New York Times | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 6% | MOATS Fortification ditches | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 30, 2023 |
| 6% | BASTIONS Defensive fortifications | (8) | New York Times | Jun 5, 2020 |
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