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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRUMPCARD Initially trailing behind, character makes winning move (9) The Times Cryptic Mar 3, 2016
7% LAG Trail behind (3) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
6% ACTS Makes moves (4) LA Times Daily Jan 31, 2026
5% MANOEUVRE Making move rue an erroneous tactic (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 2, 2026
5% PISTE Ski trail (5) Newsday Jan 30, 2026
5% LAST Trailing the pack (4) USA Today Jan 28, 2026
5% AHEAD Winning (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 28, 2026
5% TIEGAME No-win situation? (7) Universal Jan 28, 2026
5% WAKE Boat's trail (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 24, 2026
5% GETFAR Win at life (6) LA Times Daily Jan 24, 2026

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