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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RANSOMWARE Malicious programs that block file access (10) New York Times Sep 1, 2023
3% SHARKWEEK Yearly programming block on Discovery (9) TV Nov 8, 2026
3% LIBEL Malicious writing (5) Commuter Nov 7, 2026
3% EVIL Malicious (4) LA Times Daily Oct 12, 2026
3% FIREWALLS Computer programs to block access (9)
2% ENTERS Gains access to (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 14, 2026
2% APP Computer program (3) Commuter Nov 13, 2026
2% ENTREE Access granted (6) Newsday Nov 12, 2026
2% DATABASE Collection of files (8) The Telegraph Quick Nov 9, 2026
2% INGOT Metal block (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 5, 2026

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