Encountered 6 as an example of this Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% METAL Encountered 6 as an example of this (5) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 8, 2023
4% MET Encountered (3) The Telegraph Mini Jul 30, 2026
4% MEETS Encounters (5) Eugene Sheffer Jun 26, 2026
3% PETNAME Honey, for example (7) New York Times Jul 31, 2026
3% DISC Frisbee, for example (4) Commuter Jul 25, 2026
3% PARASITES Lice, for example (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 24, 2026
3% UPDO Chignon, for example (4) Commuter Jul 22, 2026
3% WINE Port, for example (4) Newsday Jul 19, 2026
3% SYNONYM Specimen, for example (7) Newsday Jul 18, 2026
3% GEM Brilliant example (3) New York Times Jul 18, 2026

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Encountered 6 as an example of this Crossword Clue
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