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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUN 'I bought a boat because it was for sail,' e.g | (3) | USA Today | Nov 18, 2020 |
| 85% | LETTER E or G, e.g. | (6) | USA Today | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 81% | SPRIT Spar on a sailing boat | (5) | New York Times | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 78% | YACHT Racing boat with sails | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 75% | YAWL Small sailing boat | (4) | The Times Sunday Concise | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 72% | SINCE Because | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 72% | DUETO Because of | (5) | The Times Sunday Concise | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 72% | SAYSO "Because I ___!" (parent's argument) | (5) | USA Today | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 72% | PRORATA Corresponding to rodent in sailing boat (3,4) | (7) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 72% | INDIGO The "I" in ROY G. BIV | (6) | Commuter | Jan 22, 2026 |
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