Encountered half of wire, just over a yard (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% METRE Encountered half of wire, just over a yard (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 2, 2023
6% ONLY Just covering large yard (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 27, 2025
6% MEET Encounter (4) Commuter Aug 13, 2025
6% MET Encountered (3) Commuter Aug 4, 2025
5% TRUTH Half-__ (5) Newsday Sep 6, 2025
5% TRAMPOLINE Springtime yard equipment? (10) The Atlantic Sep 6, 2025
5% INSULATED Like wires and attics (9) Thomas Joseph Sep 4, 2025
5% SALE Garage or yard event (4)
5% HEDGE Yard border (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 27, 2025
5% SEE Witness in "Close Encounters"? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 25, 2025

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