Loss of a sound at the start of a word, as "opossum" to "possum" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APHERESIS Loss of a sound at the start of a word, as 'opossum' to 'possum' (9) New York Times Jul 7, 2018
6% ATA __ loss for words (3) LA Times Daily Sep 3, 2025
5% MACH Speed-of-sound word (4) USA Today Sep 8, 2025
5% FEIGN Play possum (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 14, 2025
5% IMAT "___ a loss for words": 2 wds. (4)
5% MARSUPIAL Koala or opossum (9)
5% INSULATE Prevent loss of heat or sound (8)
5% TERSE At a loss for words? (5) LA Times Daily Jun 7, 2025
4% REAK String of wins or losses (4) New York Times Sep 25, 2025
4% SUGARGLIDER Small possum sometimes kept as a pet (11) Premier Sunday Sep 21, 2025

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