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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EPIGLOTTIS The thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea | (10) | ||
| 5% | PETDOOR Entrance with a flap | (7) | USA Today | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 4% | EVE First lady prevented from entering (3) | (3) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 4% | VOICEBOX Larynx | (8) | The Times Concise | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 4% | DOGDOORS Flapped entrances for some pets | (8) | USA Today | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 3% | TAB Flap | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 3% | AVERTS Prevents from happening | (6) | The Times Concise | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 3% | RIVET Hold entranced | (5) | Newsday | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 3% | AVOIDANCE Prevention from happening (9) | (9) | Puzzler | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 3% | EMTS *Swallows | (4) | Universal | Jan 23, 2026 |
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