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What a plausible theory does (and what the start of each of 17-, 28- and 43-Across does) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOLDSWATER What a plausible theory does (and what the start of each of 17-, 28- and 43-Across does) | (10) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 5, 2024 |
| 6% | ENDSWITHABANG Finishes dramatically, and what each of the starred answers does | (13) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 6% | HELPS What a teacher's aide does | (5) | The Atlantic | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 6% | WRITE What an author does | (5) | ||
| 6% | WORKERSINAISLES What 17-, 28- and 43-Across all are | (15) | USA Today | Mar 10, 2017 |
| 5% | JOHN ____ Doe | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | JANE ____ Doe | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | AMICABLE Does the author have what it takes to keep clubs friendly? | (8) | The Times Cryptic | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | ADEER "Doe, ___, a female..." | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 5% | OBEYS Does as ordered | (5) | Commuter | Jan 16, 2026 |
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