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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHOE First thing lost in the 'For Want of a Nail' proverb | (4) | ||
| 6% | ANNIHILATING Hammering thing in with a nail badly | (12) | The Times Cryptic | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 6% | FOR "___ want of a nail..." (old proverb) | (3) | ||
| 6% | THESHOE "For want of a nail ___ was lost" | (7) | ||
| 5% | BASE ___ coat (nail polish layer applied first) | (4) | New York Times Midi | Apr 7, 2026 |
| 5% | ADAGE Old saying or proverb (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Apr 4, 2026 |
| 5% | STUD Large nail | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 5% | DESIRED Wanted | (7) | Commuter | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 5% | TACKS Short nails | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 5% | ACING Nailing | (5) | USA Today | Mar 19, 2026 |
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