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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MALCOLM First name of a civil rights activist who would turn 85 today, and whose adopted last name is a hint to this puzzle's theme | (7) | ||
| 62% | DEE Civil rights activist Ruby | (3) | USA Today | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 62% | EVERS Civil rights activist Medgar | (5) | Newsday | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 62% | ROSA Civil rights activist Parks | (4) | New York Times Midi | Sep 24, 2026 |
| 58% | ANNE ___ Braden (civil rights activist) | (4) | USA Today | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 54% | TEDTURNER Media mogul who founded CNN ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded names | (9) | New York Times Midi | Sep 5, 2026 |
| 54% | LENA Singer and civil rights activist Horne | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jul 12, 2026 |
| 52% | KREME Donut last name | (5) | Newsday | Sep 27, 2026 |
| 52% | RECALLED Remembered name adopted by grass | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Aug 24, 2026 |
| 52% | CORETTA First name in civil rights | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 13, 2026 |
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