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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OXPECKER Steer might need spirit to get it off its back (8) | (8) | ||
| 6% | SHYAWAY Back off (from) | (7) | New York Times | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 6% | HANGOVERCURE What might help ward off the influence of spirits? | (12) | Universal | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 6% | SWELTER Need to cool off | (7) | Universal | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 6% | RELENTED Backed off | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 5% | ONTHEMEND Recovering? Need month off | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 5% | RESTORED Brought back to its original condition | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 5% | ANIMALCRACKERS You might bite their heads off | (14) | Universal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | INCUBI Evil spirits | (6) | New York Times | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | WETMOP It might get put through the wringer | (6) | New York Times | Jan 30, 2026 |
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