Precursor to reality shows like "Punk'd" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CANDIDCAMERA Precursor to reality shows like "Punk'd" (12)
91% IDOL "American ___" (reality show) (4)
83% DAFT ____ Punk (4) USA Today Quick Jan 19, 2026
79% GENRE Funk or punk (5) Premier Sunday Jan 25, 2026
79% OVULE Seed precursor (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 14, 2026
79% EMO Punk subgenre (3) LA Times Daily Jan 13, 2026
79% RPG D&D, e.g. (3) New York Times Jan 6, 2026
79% FEAR "___ Factor" (popular reality game show) (4)
79% ARE "___ You the One?" (reality show) (3) USA Today Nov 13, 2025
76% FANFAVORITE Popular vote winner on some reality shows (11) USA Today Jan 30, 2026
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