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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | VERNE He showed some cleverness as an author (5) | (5) | ||
| 8% | SMART Clever | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | May 24, 2026 |
| 7% | OUTWIT Be too clever for (6) | (6) | Puzzler | May 31, 2026 |
| 7% | ANN "Some Bright Nowhere" author ___ Packer | (3) | USA Today | May 29, 2026 |
| 7% | MOT Bon ___ (clever remark) | (3) | New York Times Midi | May 27, 2026 |
| 7% | INGERS *Clever retorts | (6) | Universal | May 22, 2026 |
| 7% | TEACHES Shows some class, maybe? | (7) | LA Times Daily | May 17, 2026 |
| 7% | SALUTES Shows some major respect? | (7) | LA Times Daily | May 16, 2026 |
| 7% | IDEA Clever thought | (4) | Commuter | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 7% | ETAL "And some other authors": Abbr. | (4) | New York Times | Apr 22, 2026 |
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