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Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on January 29, 2026. 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 AFTERALL.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | AFTERALL Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 8% | DRAGGEDON Lasted longer than expected | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 7% | AWAIT Expect | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 7% | DUE Expected | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 7% | GREAT "__ Expectations" | (5) | Commuter | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 7% | PERVERSE Deliberately contrary | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 7% | SHANT Contrary to shall | (5) | The Atlantic | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 7% | ONBRAND As expected | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 7% | HERESIES Contrary beliefs | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 7% | ODDLY Contrary to expectation | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Jul 24, 2017 |
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