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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BARRIER Scottish author runs into obstacle (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 28, 2016
3% DEE Scottish river (3) Eugene Sheffer Jun 2, 2026
3% ABERDEEN Scottish city (8) The Telegraph Quick May 31, 2026
3% DRAMBUIE Scottish liqueur (8) The Times Concise May 29, 2026
3% TIREE Scottish island (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 25, 2026
3% EIGG Scottish island (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 25, 2026
3% IONA Scottish island (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 25, 2026
3% SNAGS Unexpected obstacles (5) Universal May 24, 2026
3% PERTH Scottish city (5) The Times Concise May 21, 2026
3% FIXX "The Complete Book of Running" author James (4) Premier Sunday May 17, 2026

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