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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DIRECT Holding the key, tried to hammer it straight (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | PIANO Instrument with hammers and keys | (5) | LA Times Mini | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 6% | MALLET Wooden hammer | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 6% | CLAWS Hammer parts | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 6% | ARMIE Actor Hammer | (5) | New York Times | Mar 19, 2026 |
| 6% | PEEN Ball-___ hammer | (4) | New York Times | Mar 16, 2026 |
| 6% | THOR Avenger with a hammer | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 15, 2026 |
| 6% | HETERO Straight | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 6% | GAVEL Judge's hammer | (5) | Commuter | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 6% | SELFIESTICKS Straight shooters? | (12) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 14, 2026 |
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