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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BARRIER Scottish author runs into obstacle (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 28, 2016
3% IONA Scottish island (4) USA Today Quick Jul 16, 2026
3% PS Scottish island (2) USA Today Quick Jul 16, 2026
3% BRAE Scottish hillside (4) Universal Jul 8, 2026
3% LOG Obstacle on a forest trail (3) Universal Jul 6, 2026
3% LOCH Scottish lake (4) Universal Jul 1, 2026
3% TAMS Scottish caps (4) Newsday Jun 30, 2026
3% AYR Scottish port (3) The Telegraph Quick Jun 29, 2026
3% BAIRN Scottish infant (5) The Telegraph Quick Jun 24, 2026
3% RE Unexpected obstacle (2) USA Today Quick Jun 22, 2026

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