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1 Down secures first place in competition - to be a decent player? (3,4) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ACTWELL 1 Down secures first place in competition - to be a decent player? (3,4) | (7) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 5% | BEE Spelling competition | (3) | USA Today | Feb 10, 2026 |
| 5% | NIGHT see 1 Down (5) | (5) | Mirror Quiz | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 5% | GRAF First tennis player to achieve a Golden Slam | (4) | New York Times | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 5% | DREAM See 1-Down | (5) | New York Times Mini | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 5% | MOM 1-Across, flipped upside down | (3) | New York Times Mini | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 5% | PLOTLINES Literary 1-Down | (9) | LA Times Daily | Feb 1, 2026 |
| 5% | BEST No. 1 | (4) | Universal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 5% | WIN Take first place | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 5% | RELAYRACES Competitions with anchors | (10) | New York Times | Jan 28, 2026 |
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