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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABAFT Sailor a short distance nearer the stern (5) | (5) | ||
| 6% | SKIP Hop, ___, and a jump away (short distance) | (4) | ||
| 6% | OVERYONDER In the distance | (10) | Universal | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | AFAR In the distance | (4) | Universal | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | ISAAC Violinist Stern | (5) | USA Today | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | ELEV Distance above sea level, for short | (4) | ||
| 6% | AFT Toward the stern | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 6% | FERRY Short-distance commuter boat | (5) | Newsday | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 6% | INCH Crawl a short distance (4) | (4) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 6% | YDS NFL distances, for short | (3) |
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