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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OXIDATION Rusting, lidless box hid a can containing nothing | (9) | ||
| 5% | CARAFE Lidless container | (6) | LA Times Daily | Feb 5, 2015 |
| 4% | SPEAR Box containing electronic weapon | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 4% | OVERACT Open boxes at the front all contain ham | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 4% | CREATE Make box to contain energy (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 4% | OXIDE Iron ___ (rust) | (5) | New York Times Mini | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 4% | CANOFWORMS *Metaphorical container similar to Pandora's box | (10) | LA Times Daily | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 4% | WERETOAST "Nothing can save us now!" | (9) | Universal | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 4% | SPAR Box with spring beginning to rust (4) | (4) | The Guardian Quick Cryptic | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 4% | CORRODE Rust | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 9, 2025 |
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