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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCION Descendant of a prominent family (5) New York Times Jul 22, 2022
3% CLIMBDOWN Descend (5,4) (9) Mirror Classic Jan 14, 2026
3% ABSEILER One descending by rope (8) The Telegraph Quick Jan 14, 2026
3% MUSK Prominent billionaire (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 13, 2026
3% KIN Family (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 10, 2026
3% EARS Rabbits' prominent features (4) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
3% ARISE Become prominent (5) Newsday Jan 7, 2026
3% SANTACLAUS Chimney descender! (5,5) (10) Puzzler Dec 30, 2025
3% BCS Family (3) USA Today Quick Dec 26, 2025
3% CLAN Family (4) USA Today Quick Dec 26, 2025

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