Backs the last runners, not the first Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ENDORSES Backs the last runners, not the first (8)
7% EMU Runner Down Under (3) New York Times Oct 16, 2025
7% GREENJUICE Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2) (10) Universal Oct 15, 2025
7% HELLFORLEATHER As a fast runner is going (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
7% SKI Runner in winter? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 5, 2025
7% NAMES First, middle or last things (5) Universal Oct 4, 2025
7% SPRINTER Fast runner (8) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2025
7% SIEVE Riddle is backed by First Lady (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 1, 2025
7% RAT Maze runner (3) USA Today Sep 29, 2025
7% RATS Maze runners? (4)
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