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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RECOIL The backward movement of a gun when it is fired (6) | (6) | ||
| 7% | LOADED Ready to fire (gun) | (6) | Puzzler Backwords | Nov 27, 2025 |
| 6% | REVUP Gun, as an engine | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 6% | TIC Involuntary movement | (3) | Commuter | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 6% | CONFLAGRATION Fire | (13) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | HOP Bunny movement | (3) | USA Today | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | SON "__ of a gun!" | (3) | Commuter | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | LIT On fire | (3) | Universal | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 6% | EEW "Wee" backward? | (3) | ||
| 6% | REV Gun, as a motor | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 22, 2025 |
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