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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKSPACE Key step taken by defenders (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 10, 2021
3% ISLETS Keys (6) New York Times Mar 13, 2026
3% DETOX Step in rehab (5) New York Times Mar 12, 2026
3% RUNG Step on a ladder (4) Commuter Mar 10, 2026
3% STOODUPFOR Defended (10) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
3% STIR Recipe step (4) Newsday Mar 6, 2026
3% LADDER Steps that may be taken (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Mar 5, 2026
3% STACI "Step by Step" actress ___ Keanan (5)
3% BADMINTONRACKET One of those taken to court, dominant criminal defended by supporter (15) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 3, 2026
3% ENTERED Stepped inside (7) LA Times Daily Mar 1, 2026

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