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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CLAMPSDOWN Tightens the screws | (10) | ||
| 42% | CAMEDOWNON Tightened the screws | (10) | ||
| 33% | MEAN Willfully tightening the screws, say | (4) | ||
| 3% | ERR Screw up | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 3% | ERRS Screws up | (4) | Commuter | Feb 7, 2026 |
| 3% | TENSED Tightened end and set off (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 3% | LOOSE Like a wobbly screw | (5) | New York Times Mini | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 3% | GOOF Screw up | (4) | New York Times | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 3% | SLOT Screw feature | (4) | LA Times Daily | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | PERSONALPRONOUN Screwed up on planner, or so they say | (15) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 23, 2026 |
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