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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ONCUE When theatrical special effects happen, one hopes (5) New York Times Apr 11, 2024
6% CGI Film special effects, for short (3) New York Times Dec 8, 2025
5% REVUE Theatrical show (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 17, 2025
5% OPS Special ___ (3) New York Times Dec 9, 2025
5% WISHED Hoped (6) USA Today Dec 8, 2025
5% OCCUR Happen (5) Commuter Dec 1, 2025
5% IPA Brooklyn Brewery's Special Effects, e.g., in brief (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
5% STAGIEST Most theatrical (8) Wall Street Journal Nov 29, 2025
5% PLAYSOUT Happens (8) TV Nov 16, 2025
5% PART Theatrical role (4) New York Times Mini Nov 15, 2025

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