Uncontrolled development around a city, and a hint to this puzzle's circles Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% URBANSPRAWL Uncontrolled development around a city, and a hint to this puzzle's circles (11) Wall Street Journal Dec 22, 2025
81% DIPPER Ladle, and a hint to this puzzle's circles (6) Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026
78% LOOP Circle around, and a theme hint (4) Universal Apr 10, 2026
70% COMPASS Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (7) New York Times Midi Apr 3, 2026
62% COIL This puzzle's circled letters, e.g. (4) New York Times Midi May 8, 2026
59% SOBS Cries uncontrollably (4)
59% SOB Cry uncontrollably (3) New York Times Midi Apr 22, 2026
59% MIXEDUSE Like developments blending residential, commercial and cultural spaces, and a hint to this puzzle's theme (8) Wall Street Journal Apr 13, 2026
59% CAREEN Move uncontrollably (6) Commuter Apr 3, 2026
59% SEAHAWKS 2026 Super Bowl champs ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (and their shape!) (8) New York Times Midi Mar 23, 2026

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