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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close second cheated, reportedly last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRICT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STRICT Close second cheated, reportedly | (6) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 18, 2017 |
| 7% | TIGHTS Garment close second (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 5, 2025 |
| 6% | OUTDO Expose cheat - that's best | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | FIDDLER Cheat musician | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 6% | NEAR Close by | (4) | ||
| 6% | CIGAR "Close, but no ____" | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 6% | SHUT Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Sep 29, 2025 |
| 6% | NEARED Closed in on | (6) | LA Times Daily | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 6% | LEAP __ second | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 6% | TILTS Cheats at pinball | (5) | Universal | Sep 14, 2025 |
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