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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | MATTHEWS Stanley ___, the only footballer to be knighted whilst still playing the sport (8) | (8) | ||
| 5% | POLO Sport played on horseback | (4) | Commuter | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 5% | SNORE Sound whilst asleep | (5) | The Telegraph Mini | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 4% | SIR Knight's title | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 4% | ENDRUNS Certain football plays, and a theme hint | (7) | Universal | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4% | OWEN Footballer Michael who played for Liverpool and Man Utd | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 4% | THATSAID "Even still . . ." | (8) | USA Today | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 4% | ARMOR Knight's attire | (5) | Premier Sunday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 4% | SIRS Knights, e.g. | (4) | Premier Sunday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 4% | ELI Manning of football | (3) | Premier Sunday | Jan 4, 2026 |
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