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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FIRSTSTRIKE Pre-emptive nuclear attack (5,6) | (11) | ||
| 5% | BESET Under attack | (5) | USA Today | Feb 28, 2026 |
| 5% | SALVO Sudden attack | (5) | New York Times | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 5% | HADAT Attacked | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 5% | ABE Honest pres. | (3) | LA Times Daily | Feb 15, 2026 |
| 5% | POST Opposite of "pre" | (4) | ||
| 5% | ATOMIC Pertaining to nuclear energy | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Feb 9, 2026 |
| 5% | AMBUSH Surprise attack | (6) | Universal | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 5% | ASSAIL Attack vigorously | (6) | Universal | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 5% | USED Pre-owned | (4) | Newsday | Feb 1, 2026 |
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