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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRETEXT Excuse expert fabricated ahead of time (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 28, 2022
4% LIAR Fabrication expert (4) New York Times Dec 18, 2025
3% FUTURE Time ahead (6) (6) The Sun Mini Jan 13, 2026
3% PLAN Prepare ahead of time (4) USA Today Nov 11, 2025
2% ACE Expert (3) The Telegraph Quick Jan 16, 2026
2% ACES Experts (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 15, 2026
2% LIE Make up, as an excuse (3)
2% PANEL Group of experts (5) LA Times Daily Jan 10, 2026
2% PRO Expert (3) USA Today Jan 8, 2026
2% MASTER Become expert at (6) Commuter Jan 8, 2026

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