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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COMPETES Turns up holding favourite that takes part (8) | (8) | ||
| 8% | SPEAR Salesman's turned up holding a weapon | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 7% | AMONGST In the company of medic, dread takes hold | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 7% | VEERS Takes a sharp turn | (5) | Universal | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 7% | ANKLE Body part from an animal turned up | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 7% | REPUGNANT Distasteful ruling holds up in turn (9) | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 7% | AWAIT Anticipate a hold-up (5) | (5) | Mirror Cryptic | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 7% | ROPEDIN Persuaded to take part | (7) | The Times Sunday Concise | Dec 28, 2025 |
| 7% | SUNROOF Rag turned up for wrapping round car part | (7) | The Telegraph Toughie | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 7% | CUE A spider might hold this up | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 19, 2025 |
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