The terrible twos, e.g. (one hopes!) ... or the start of 17-, 22-, 36- or 45-Across? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% JUSTAPHASE The terrible twos, e.g. (one hopes!) ... or the start of 17-, 22-, 36- or 45-Across? (10) New York Times Aug 3, 2020
63% PHASE Terrible twos, for example (5) Universal Nov 19, 2025
60% BELT See 17-Across (4) New York Times Dec 6, 2025
60% HOOP See 17-Across (4) USA Today Nov 27, 2025
60% OMEN Portentous 17-Across (4) LA Times Daily Nov 17, 2025
60% HARDY See 17 Across (5) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 14, 2025
60% OLA "Hi", in 17-Across (3) TV Nov 9, 2025
60% PAIRINGUP Forming couples, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50- Across (9) LA Times Daily Nov 3, 2025
60% PARTY See 17 Across (5) The Guardian Weekend Nov 1, 2025
60% CITY 45-Across, for example (4) Universal Oct 26, 2025

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