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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DETOURED Took an alternate route (8) USA Today May 17, 2026
4% DETOUR Alternate route (6) Commuter May 27, 2026
3% SUED Took to court (4) USA Today Jul 8, 2026
3% SETIN Took hold (5) LA Times Daily Jul 5, 2026
3% RESTED Took a breather (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 3, 2026
3% SENT En route, in a way (4) Newsday Jul 3, 2026
3% INSTEAD As an alternative (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 1, 2026
3% WAY Route (3) New York Times Jun 28, 2026
3% BEELINE Direct route (7) USA Today Jun 25, 2026
3% FISTBUMP *Handshake alternative (8) LA Times Daily Jun 24, 2026

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