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"Spare the rod, ___ the child" Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SPOIL "Spare the rod, ___ the child" | (5) | Universal | Mar 9, 2017 |
| 7% | AXLE Hot rod's rod | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 6% | JLO She dated A-Rod | (3) | Universal | May 5, 2026 |
| 6% | SIMONSAYS It's child's play | (9) | New York Times | May 5, 2026 |
| 6% | SON Male child | (3) | The Times Concise | May 4, 2026 |
| 6% | RANGY Called the last in assembly spare | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 6% | STAFF Rod, pole | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Apr 24, 2026 |
| 6% | NEEDLES Knitting rods (7) | (7) | Mirror Classic | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 6% | HARRY Spare badger | (5) | The Telegraph Toughie | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 6% | IMP Naughty child | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 21, 2026 |
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