Cut behind when closing in on running race (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cut behind when closing in on running race (8) . 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 LACERATE.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LACERATE Cut behind when closing in on running race (8) (8)
7% SECRETSTAIRCASE Steps behind closed doors? (15) Universal Aug 24, 2025
6% MOON Show behind Tommy regularly up and running (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 5, 2025
6% SMATTERING Tiny amount of trouble when cutting grass (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 4, 2025
6% SPED Raced (4) Eugene Sheffer Sep 2, 2025
6% NEAR Close by (4) Commuter Sep 2, 2025
6% ASTOUNDS Bewilders secure dogs when cutting leads (8) The Times Cryptic Aug 28, 2025
6% RUN Race (3) The Telegraph Mini Aug 22, 2025
6% RELAY Baton race run in stages (5) (5) Puzzler Aug 20, 2025
6% ISOLATE Cut off one very behind schedule (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 18, 2025
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