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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BACKFIRING Second dismissal having unwanted effect (10) The Times Cryptic Apr 17, 2025
3% INNOCUOUS Having no adverse effects (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 10, 2026
3% SPAM Unwanted messages (4) Universal Jan 6, 2026
3% BILL Unwanted mail (4) New York Times Jan 3, 2026
3% IMPACT Have an effect on (6) Commuter Dec 29, 2025
3% WEED Unwanted plant (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 8, 2025
3% SENDSAWAY Dismisses (9) Wall Street Journal Dec 6, 2025
3% TAKEHOLD Start to have an effect (8) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
2% DIN Loud unwanted noise (3)
2% PAH Dismissive sound (3) LA Times Daily Jan 5, 2026

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