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"Holds the ___ of science by the tail."—Pope. Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EEL "Holds the ___ of science by the tail."—Pope. | (3) | ||
| 6% | HEADS "__ or tails?" | (5) | Commuter | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 5% | DETAINS Holds back | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 5% | OENOLOGY Winemaker's science | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 5% | URBAN Name of eight popes | (5) | New York Times | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 5% | BUSHY Like a skunk's tail | (5) | New York Times | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 5% | CLING Hold on fast | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 5% | SETBACK Hold-up | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 5% | WAGS Tail movements | (4) | Universal | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 5% | BLAME Hold responsible | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 29, 2025 |
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