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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEFICIENT Lacking, inadequate (9) | (9) | ||
| 11% | DYNAST Period lacking a horrible inadequate ruler (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 10% | LOOSE Inadequately fastened | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 9% | HAVENT Lack | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 9% | DEARTH Lack | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 9% | SANS Lacking | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 9% | LEANEST Home on pasture most inadequate | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 8% | UNEXCITED Lacking enthusiasm | (9) | Premier Sunday | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 8% | BLATANT Lacking in subtlety | (7) | USA Today | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 8% | FEEBLE Cost associated with ballet oddly inadequate (6) | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Nov 6, 2025 |
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