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Here is the answer for the crossword clue First defeat last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BEST.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BEST First defeat | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 23, 2021 |
| 29% | TROUT The first defeat for a swimmer | (5) | ||
| 26% | STUFFS Ram and Salisbury's first defeats | (6) | ||
| 21% | SHREWD Cunning virago has first defeat (6) | (6) | ||
| 21% | OVERTHROW Open file clinching Harmon's first defeat | (9) | The Telegraph Toughie | Nov 18, 2021 |
| 18% | BROWBEAT Hector Bellerin's first defeat, after run out wide | (8) | ||
| 4% | BEAT Defeat | (4) | Commuter | Sep 6, 2025 |
| 4% | BEATS Defeats | (5) | USA Today | Aug 24, 2025 |
| 4% | LOSS Defeat | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 10, 2025 |
| 3% | LOSER One defeated | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 14, 2025 |
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