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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PHILIPMARLOWE Tough cynical detective created by Raymond Chandler (13) The Guardian Speedy Feb 18, 2018
3% JADED Cynical (5) LA Times Mini Jan 31, 2026
2% ALLY Friend in tough times (4) New York Times Feb 5, 2026
2% GRIT Toughness (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 4, 2026
2% PUNKS Street toughs (5) LA Times Mini Feb 1, 2026
2% DEFEATIST Beat first cynic (9) (9) Mirror Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
2% OAK Tree with tough wood (3) Universal Jan 29, 2026
2% RAISECAIN Create uproar (9) The Times Concise Jan 24, 2026
2% MADE Created (4) Commuter Jan 23, 2026
2% MAKES Creates (5) Commuter Jan 17, 2026

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