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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DETER Restrain by a threat. | (5) | ||
| 8% | ORELSE End of a threat | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 8% | LEASHED Restrained, as a dog | (7) | Universal | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 8% | MUTED Restrained (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 8% | IDLE ___ threat | (4) | Universal | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 7% | GUTS Garters material, in a threat | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 7% | HACK Modern security threat | (4) | New York Times | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 7% | EXTORT Obtain by threats (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 6% | CURB Restrain old Strictly host endlessly pirouetting | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | THREEPENNYPIECE Retired copper with personnel in support restrain New York man | (15) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
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