___ close second (barely lost) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RANA ___ close second (barely lost) (4) Universal Sep 11, 2015
6% WAS "That -- close!" (3) Eugene Sheffer Feb 20, 2026
6% UPONE Barely ahead (5) Universal Feb 17, 2026
6% NEAR Close by (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 17, 2026
6% SLID Lost traction (4) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
6% MINI Knee-baring skirt (4) LA Times Daily Feb 15, 2026
6% DEE Barely passing grade (3) LA Times Daily Feb 15, 2026
6% CRONY That's a close one! (5) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
6% INGOOD Close (with) (6) New York Times Feb 13, 2026
6% EDGED Barely defeated (5) Newsday Feb 11, 2026

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