Does a runner initially like cutting costs? Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Does a runner initially like cutting costs? featured in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle on May 12, 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FLEES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLEES Does a runner initially like cutting costs? (5) The Telegraph Cryptic May 12, 2026
6% PRACTICES Businesses take steps cutting costs (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
5% HARES Fast runners (5) Thomas Joseph May 12, 2026
5% FREE At no cost (4) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026
5% STEADYNOW "Easy does it" (9) Universal May 10, 2026
5% NAILS Does to perfection (5) New York Times May 7, 2026
5% DEER Doe or fawn (4) Newsday May 4, 2026
5% PROBONO Like legal work done at no cost (7) USA Today May 3, 2026
5% RATE Price, cost (4) Puzzler Backwords May 3, 2026
5% FARE Cost of travel (4) The Times Concise May 1, 2026

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