Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BAN Word that becomes its own synonym when the last letter is changed to "r" (3) New York Times Sep 12, 2025
6% SWAMI Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first (5) Universal Nov 6, 2025
6% SLY Word that becomes its own synonym if you change its first letter to WI (3) New York Times Jul 2, 2021
6% OPS Word that becomes its own synonym if you change its first letter to 'WI' (3) New York Times Oct 22, 2020
6% VILE Word that becomes its own synonym if the last letter is moved to the front (4)
5% ETA "When r u getting in?" (3) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
5% OMEGA Last Greek letter (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 25, 2025
5% DOSA Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched (4) Universal Nov 20, 2025
5% ZED Last letter (3) The Telegraph Quick Nov 16, 2025
5% EDIT Change the wording of (4) Universal Nov 5, 2025

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