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Close race (and a hint to 17-, 31-, and 47-Across) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PHOTOFINISH Close race (and a hint to 17-, 31-, and 47-Across) | (11) | ||
| 6% | OHDEAR "Goodness me!" ... or a phonetic hint to 17-, 31-, 39- and 55-Across | (6) | New York Times | May 11, 2026 |
| 5% | SOMEBODYSCRANKY Response to a series of complaints … that also jokingly applies to 17-, 27- and 47-Across | (15) | New York Times | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 5% | HIPHOPSKITS Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums | (11) | LA Times Daily | Jun 6, 2026 |
| 5% | NOVA Suddenly bright 47-Across | (4) | Universal | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 5% | NASH see 17 Across (4) | (4) | Mirror Quiz | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 5% | WHODOWE With 63-Across, question hinted at by the beginnings of 17-, 21-, 25- and 48-Across | (7) | New York Times | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 5% | STICKOUT Protrude, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 24-, 39- and 51-Across | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 5% | CASSINO see 17 Across (7) | (7) | Mirror Quiz | May 27, 2026 |
| 5% | INTIMATE Close - hint (8) | (8) | The Guardian Quick | May 21, 2026 |
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