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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MUTISM Parent defends brood over unwillingness to speak (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 5, 2024
3% MOPED Brooded (5) LA Times Daily Jul 13, 2026
2% DAD Paternal parent (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 12, 2026
2% RAVES Speaks wildly (5) Commuter Aug 11, 2026
2% HEN Brooding baby sitter? (3) USA Today Aug 10, 2026
2% AUNT Parent's sister (4) New York Times Aug 10, 2026
2% RASP Speak hoarsely (4) Newsday Aug 10, 2026
2% ORATE Speak (5) The Telegraph Quick Aug 9, 2026
2% GOAT Either of a kid's parents? (4) USA Today Aug 6, 2026
2% ODIN Brooding about god (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Aug 4, 2026

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