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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STAID Held up, we're told, as proper (5) | (5) | ||
| 94% | PUKKA Proper crease, we're told (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 87% | PRIM ___ and proper | (4) | USA Today | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 79% | KEPT Held on to | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 79% | S Held on to | (1) | USA Today Quick | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 75% | REARM Re-equip with weapons | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 75% | LIED Told stories | (4) | New York Times | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 75% | COMPLY Do as told | (6) | Newsday | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 75% | LET Re-serve judgment? | (3) | Universal | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 75% | CHUBBY Plump first of cushions held up by spouse | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 9, 2026 |
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