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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OFFICER Policeman perhaps unfriendly then more pleasant -- though not at first (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 25, 2023
6% NICER More pleasant (5) Commuter Sep 28, 2026
6% ICIER More unfriendly (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2026
5% COPPER Policeman (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 22, 2026
5% NICE Pleasant (4) Thomas Joseph Sep 21, 2026
4% AROMA Pleasant scent (5) Commuter Oct 3, 2026
4% UMAMI Japanese for "pleasant savory taste" (5) USA Today Sep 30, 2026
4% RECAP Military policeman skips start of detailed summary (5) The Times Cryptic Sep 30, 2026
4% OFTENER More frequently this is added to last wash cycle, not first! (7) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 29, 2026
4% SAY Perhaps (3) New York Times Sep 27, 2026

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