This country is back — after having an illness — that's just for starters Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HAIKU This country is back — after having an illness — that's just for starters (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 23, 2022
72% SICK Having an illness (4) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
69% ITLL "__ just have to do" (4) Newsday Apr 1, 2026
66% NON Starter starter? (3) The Atlantic May 7, 2026
66% TOOSOON Comment after an ill-timed joke (7) Universal Apr 27, 2026
63% KIT Starter ___ (3) Universal May 12, 2026
63% BOUNCE Spring back after impact (6) The Times Concise May 6, 2026
63% DUD Failure just the same after revolution (3) The Times Quick Cryptic May 2, 2026
63% PACK Word after back or snack (4) New York Times Apr 17, 2026
63% SECOND Back horse after winner? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 8, 2026

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