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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SCREW Turn and tighten (5) | (5) | ||
| 84% | PEG It's turned to tighten a guitar string | (3) | ||
| 58% | SCREWDRIVER Warder and chauffeur take turns to tighten things up (11) | (11) | ||
| 10% | SKIMP Tighten your belt | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 9% | DIME Turn on a __ | (4) | LA Times Daily | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 9% | TENSED Tightened end and set off (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 9% | BECAME Turned into | (6) | Commuter | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 8% | MOVES Chess turns | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 8% | AVERT Turn aside | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 8% | QUEUEUP Wait in turn (5,2) | (7) | Puzzler | Feb 4, 2026 |
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