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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOSER Motive for returning, avoiding a strong headwind | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 3, 2023 |
| 5% | EGOS Self motivators? | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 5% | OLE Matador's motivation? | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 5% | VENGEANCE Hamlet's motivation | (9) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 5% | INSPIRATIONAL Motivating | (13) | The Times Sunday Concise | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 5% | NOSERS Strong headwinds, nautically | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 28, 2017 |
| 4% | CYNICAL Distrustful of the motivations of others | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 4% | ELUDE Avoid, as capture | (5) | New York Times | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 4% | URGE Strong craving | (4) | Newsday | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 4% | LEGALISSUES Motivation for seeking counsel | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jan 23, 2026 |
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