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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | POTROAST In the old days, would have to root around for food (3,5) | (8) | ||
| 7% | YORE Days of old | (4) | Universal | Jan 17, 2026 |
| 7% | DINE Have food | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 7% | LUCK "As ___ would have it ..." (by chance) | (4) | ||
| 7% | TARO Root hidden in "root around" | (4) | Universal | Nov 30, 2025 |
| 6% | PEA Appearing to have food (3) | (3) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 6% | HERBALTEA Stop around middle of Derby, mainly to have food and drink | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 6% | STALE Like a day-old bagel | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 6% | PEAR Appearing to have food (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 6% | NICE "Have a ___ day!" | (4) |
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