___ to the wire, phrase that originated in horse racing that refers to a situation where the outcome is decided at the last possible minute Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOWN ___ to the wire, phrase that originated in horse racing that refers to a situation where the outcome is decided at the last possible minute (4)
4% RESULT Outcome (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jul 18, 2026
4% DECIDER Possibly last round of French drink (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 16, 2026
4% LATERALLY Last-minute recovery from the side (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 13, 2026
4% OPTS Decides (4) USA Today Jul 12, 2026
4% RELAY Race where the baton is passed (5)
4% STEEPLECHASE Horse race (12) (12) Puzzler Jul 8, 2026
4% UPSHOT Outcome (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 4, 2026
4% ANCHORLEG Last runner in a relay race (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 4, 2026
4% ORIENT Situate (6) USA Today Jul 2, 2026
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