Competitors just missing out on first place (7-2) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUNNERSUP Competitors just missing out on first place (7-2) (9)
8% OMIT Miss out (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 7, 2026
8% ONTOP In first place (5) New York Times Midi Oct 20, 2026
8% NEW Just out (3) Eugene Sheffer Oct 13, 2026
7% DEADHEAT Tie for first place (4,4) (8) Mirror Classic Nov 6, 2026
7% ULTA Sephora competitor (4) New York Times Special Crossword Nov 4, 2026
7% OMNI Hilton competitor (4)
7% AVIA Adidas competitor (4) The Atlantic Nov 1, 2026
7% ELLE Vogue competitor (4)
7% PANAM TWA competitor (5) Newsday Oct 29, 2026
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