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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ONCUE Explanation as to how something might work (5) The Times Concise Feb 7, 2017
3% ALIBI Suspect's explanation (5) (5) Mirror Quick Aug 1, 2026
3% CHUG How you might drink 40d (4)
3% INEPTLY How a total dummkopf might handle something (7) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
3% THINAIR Something might disappear into it (7) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
3% LIKEMAGIC How a "miracle product" is said to work (9) New York Times Jul 26, 2026
3% VEIL Something a bride might wear, and something you'd do to 5d (4)
3% RUBRIC Introductory explanation (6) Newsday Jul 18, 2026
3% MORALE Something a pep talk might boost (6) New York Times Midi Jul 10, 2026
3% PROBONO How lawyers may work (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 26, 2026

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