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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% VICES Tools to get hold of instead of spades (5) The Times Cryptic Apr 21, 2023
3% LIEU In ___ of (instead) (4)
3% MASTER Mother's holding spades - ace? (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 15, 2025
3% OBTAIN Get hold of (6) The Times Concise Oct 15, 2025
2% IDLIKETOSOLVE Words said instead of spinning or buying (13) TV Jan 11, 2026
2% HOE Garden tool (3)
2% AXE Lumberjack's tool (3) USA Today Jan 9, 2026
2% AWLS Piercing tools (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 8, 2026
2% RETAIN Hold on to (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 7, 2026
2% CHELSEA Brew cups instead for team (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 6, 2026

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