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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Finishes a close second . 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 LOSES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOSES Finishes a close second | (5) | ||
| 4% | STOP Finish second to peloton's leader | (4) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 3% | GLOSS Shiny finish | (5) | Commuter | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ALLIANCES Close associations | (9) | LA Times Daily | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | GLENN ____ Close, actress | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 3% | EYES Observes closely | (4) | Newsday | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | ENDAT Finish by | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 3% | DONE Finished | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | SHUTS Closes | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 4, 2026 |
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