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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% | CALLER See 26 Across | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 5% | HEAR See 26 Across | (4) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 5% | STRIVE Painstakingly endeavour | (6) | The Times Concise | May 6, 2026 |
| 4% | CLEARUP Explain | (7) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 4% | ONE With 17-Across, bogey | (3) | Universal | Jul 3, 2026 |
| 4% | IGETIT "No need to explain" | (6) | The Atlantic | Jul 3, 2026 |
| 4% | DOYOUREADME "Understand what I said?" ... or a hint to the end of 17-, 33- or 41-Across | (11) | Universal | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 4% | TRIPLEJUMP Track-and-field event with a sandpit ... or a hint to the ends of 17-, 23- and 51-Across | (10) | New York Times | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 4% | GRETA With 26-Across, "Past Lives" star | (5) | USA Today | Jun 21, 2026 |
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