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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARGUMENTATIVE Turn game around and show backs to be contentious (13) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 24, 2016
3% PAT ___ on the back (show of approval) (3)
3% QUIZ Game show (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 28, 2026
2% COGNAC Good brandy may turn clubs around (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Mar 14, 2026
2% ALL "___ or nothing!" (risky bet in a game show) (3)
2% CURDLED Dog guided around field finally turned (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
2% CONGA Dance music on game shows (5) The Times Cryptic Mar 11, 2026
2% LINGO ITV word-based game show; language (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 11, 2026
2% LINNET Turned around one-sided scoreline for singer (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Mar 9, 2026
2% DIE There's no turning back once this is cast (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 5, 2026

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