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Dropping the baton in a relay race, e.g.? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RUNNINGLAPSE Dropping the baton in a relay race, e.g.? | (12) | New York Times | Nov 25, 2018 |
| 91% | BATON Stick in a relay race | (5) | USA Today | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 91% | RELAY Race with a baton | (5) | USA Today | Nov 10, 2025 |
| 88% | LETTER E or G, e.g. | (6) | USA Today | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 84% | ANCHOR Last of a relay race team | (6) | Newsday | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 81% | VAMPIREBATON Feature of a "Twilight" relay race? | (12) | LA Times Daily | Dec 14, 2025 |
| 81% | ERR Drop the relay baton, say | (3) | ||
| 74% | MAESTRO Baton wielder | (7) | New York Times | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 74% | TWIRL Spin, as a baton | (5) | Newsday | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 74% | DROP "Don't ___ the baton" (relay race instruction) | (4) |
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