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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SECOND The runner-up by a very short time (6) | (6) | ||
| 9% | SPLITSECOND Very short period of time (5,6) | (11) | Mirror Classic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 8% | GLAM Very flashy, for short | (4) | Commuter | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 8% | INSOLVENT Cheeky hosts very, very short of money | (9) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 8% | TIL Up to, for short | (3) | Universal | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 8% | GARETH Pop Idol runner-up Gates | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 8% | ASSAI Player's very short attack | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 13, 2026 |
| 8% | COSEC Function at company - just a very short time (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 8% | ONLOW Up very little | (5) | Newsday | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 7% | PACER Runner in the lead | (5) | Newsday | Feb 10, 2026 |
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