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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NIPPON Japanese name for Japan, derived from the words for 'sun' and 'origin' (6) | (6) | ||
| 8% | EPONYM Word derived from a name | (6) | Newsday | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 6% | OPIUM Narcotic derived from poppies | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 6% | TARO Crop from which the word "luau" originates | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 6% | PEZ Candy whose name is derived from the German word for "peppermint" | (3) | The Atlantic | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 6% | ETYMOLOGY Study of word origins | (9) | The Times Specialist | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 6% | OPAL Word derived from the Sanskrit for "jewel" | (4) | USA Today | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 6% | LAND "The ___ of the Rising Sun" (nickname for Japan) | (4) | ||
| 6% | AURIC Derived from gold | (5) | New York Times | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 6% | ACRE Unit derived from ploughability | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
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