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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEREG Loosening of government controls, for short (5) New York Times Apr 17, 2018
7% UNTIE Loosen (5) Eugene Sheffer Jun 3, 2026
7% UNTIES Loosens (6) Eugene Sheffer May 8, 2026
7% REINS Government's reportedly creating controls (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 23, 2026
6% UNTIED Loosened, as laces (6) Commuter Jun 27, 2026
6% EASES Loosens (5) (5) Mirror Quick Jun 20, 2026
6% REGIMES Repressive governments (7) New York Times Mini Jun 20, 2026
6% RULE Govern (4) The Times Concise Jun 16, 2026
6% EASELS Loosen edges of ladders' supports (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 8, 2026
6% UNDO Loosen (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jun 2, 2026

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