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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TAKE A BACK SEAT Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead | (16) | ||
| 6% | ABACK Taken __ (startled) | (5) | Commuter | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 6% | EEK Startled syllable | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jul 19, 2026 |
| 6% | GASP Startled sound | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 5% | CLUE Lead | (4) | New York Times | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 5% | PILOT Ace, e.g. | (5) | New York Times | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 5% | ADEPT Ace leading small part of firm is skilful | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 5% | HOTSHOTS Aces, whizzes | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 17, 2026 |
| 5% | SLEEVE Place for an ace? | (6) | ||
| 5% | AHEAD In the lead | (5) | Newsday | Jul 13, 2026 |
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