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Painstakingly explain something ... or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPELLITOUT Painstakingly explain something ... or a hint to 17-, 26- and 45-Across | (10) | New York Times | Dec 17, 2025 |
| 5% | CRAVINGS See 45-Across | (8) | Universal | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 5% | YOULEAP See 26-Across | (7) | Newsday | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 5% | CALLER See 26 Across | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 5% | STRIVE Painstakingly endeavour | (6) | The Times Concise | May 6, 2026 |
| 4% | TOSNEEZEAT See 17-Across | (10) | New York Times | Jul 28, 2026 |
| 4% | HAVEIT see 17 Across (4,2) | (6) | Mirror Quiz | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 4% | TRYYOURLUCK See 17-Across | (11) | New York Times | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 4% | CHRISTMAS See 17-Across | (9) | Newsday | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 4% | ONESTONE Part of an idiom hinted at by 9-Across | (8) | New York Times Midi | Jul 17, 2026 |
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