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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HIGHPRIEST Religious leader under intense pressure bungled rites (4,6) | (10) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 6% | CLERICS Religious leaders | (7) | Universal | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 6% | SACRAMENT Religious rite | (9) | The Times Sunday Concise | Oct 12, 2025 |
| 5% | FLUBBED Bungled | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | STRESSED ___-out (under a lot of pressure) | (8) | ||
| 5% | INEPT Bungling | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 5% | MISHANDLE Bungle (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 5% | POISE Coolness under pressure | (5) | USA Today | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 5% | WORSHIP Religious rites and ceremonies (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 5% | HEAT Intense pressure or high temperature | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Nov 17, 2025 |
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