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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Close shave leader avoided running to ground 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EARTHING.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EARTHING Close shave leader avoided running to ground | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 7, 2018 |
| 3% | RAZORS Sharp bladed instruments for close shaves and trims in a salon | (6) | ||
| 3% | HAIRY In need of a shave | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | LOW Close to the ground | (3) | USA Today | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 3% | ANEARTHING A close shave with a grounding (1,4,5) | (10) | ||
| 2% | AFTA Post-shave brand | (4) | ||
| 2% | NEAR Close | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 2% | ELUDE Avoid, as capture | (5) | New York Times | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 2% | RAZOR Shaving implement (5) | (5) | Mirror Classic | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 2% | BEATARETREAT Run away to avoid something unpleasant (4,1,7) | (12) | Puzzler | Jan 26, 2026 |
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