Search Answers
Search Crossword Answers
Ahead in a game, but just barely Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ahead in a game, but just barely last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UPONE.
Today's Mini Crossword
Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall. Love the NYT Mini? You'll like our free daily Mini Crossword. Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.
Crossword Answer For Ahead in a game, but just barely:
You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.
40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UPONE Ahead in a game, but just barely | (5) | Wall Street Journal | May 31, 2023 |
| 8% | BYAHAIR Just barely | (7) | USA Today | Oct 11, 2025 |
| 7% | EDGE Just barely defeat | (4) | Commuter | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | EKES ___ out (barely gets) | (4) | USA Today | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | AOK Just fine | (3) | USA Today | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | EKE ___ by (barely manage) | (3) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 6% | SEC "Just a ___!" | (3) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 6% | SURE "OK, go ahead" | (4) | New York Times | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 6% | NUBS Barely usable pencils | (4) | LA Times Daily | Dec 27, 2025 |
| 6% | EVERY Not just some | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 27, 2025 |
Last appeared together with the following clues in Wall Street Journal puzzle
Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles
Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
We found 40 solutions for Ahead in a game, but just barely. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is UPONE.
With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.
With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Ahead in a game, but just barely.