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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REITH John ____ was the BBC’s first and longest-serving director general | (5) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Sep 16, 2018 |
| 6% | FDR Initials of the longest-serving US president | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 6% | BOARDING Directors in general primarily getting on | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 6% | ALLY ____ Pally, BBC's first home | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | NOLAN Director of 2026's "The Odyssey" | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 6% | COME "First ___, first served" | (4) | ||
| 5% | LODGE See Director-General head for embarrassing retreat | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 5% | GIA Director Coppola of 2024's "The Last Showgirl" | (3) | New York Times | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 5% | NILE Africa's longest river | (4) | ||
| 5% | MAINLY In general | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 29, 2026 |
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