Part 1 of a maxim by Publilius Syrus, hinted at by the series of circled letters Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LETAFOOL Part 1 of a maxim by Publilius Syrus, hinted at by the series of circled letters (8) New York Times Oct 21, 2015
5% HEADSUP Advance warning, and a hint to the circled letters (7) Wall Street Journal Feb 24, 2026
5% LETAFOOLHOLD Start of a saying by Publilius Syrus (12)
4% ADAGE Maxim (5) (5) Mirror Quick Feb 12, 2026
4% UNDERCOVERBOSS Hit reality TV series suggested by this puzzle's groups of circled letters (14) New York Times Feb 8, 2026
4% ARC Part of a circle (3) Commuter Jan 21, 2026
4% SAYINGS Maxims (7) LA Times Daily Jan 9, 2026
4% AXIOM Maxim (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 8, 2026
4% SHORTCHANGE Cheat … or a punny hint to the four sets of circled letters (11) New York Times Dec 22, 2025
4% BUNKBEDS Camp sleeping spots … or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (8) New York Times Dec 15, 2025

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