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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPRAT Fish proverbially used to catch a mackerel (5) | (5) | ||
| 7% | NETS Meshed materials used to catch fish | (4) | ||
| 7% | NET Thing used to catch butterflies or fish | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 7% | BAIT Food used to catch fish (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 7% | TUNA Edible fish related to the mackerel | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 6% | POOR As a church mouse is, proverbially | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 6% | FOOLS They proverbially rush in | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 6% | TIP Proverbial part of the spear | (3) | New York Times Midi | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 6% | RACY Blue fish catching cold | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 6% | COOT Proverbially bald bird | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 8, 2026 |
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