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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RANA ___ close second (almost won the race) | (4) | ||
| 6% | NOSE Won by a __ | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 6% | TIGHTS Garment close second (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 6% | PHOTOFINISH Outcome of a close race | (11) | USA Today | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 6% | DEADHEAT Race that's too close to call (4,4) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 6% | PLACE Finish second in a horse race | (5) | LA Times Daily | Aug 26, 2025 |
| 5% | DASHED Raced | (6) | USA Today | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 5% | OPEN Not closed | (4) | Commuter | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 5% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | LA Times Daily | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 5% | NAVI "Avatar" race | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 1, 2025 |
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