Having run only slowly, I'd taken the lead! (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RAPID Having run only slowly, I'd taken the lead! (5) (5)
87% TICKOVER Run slowly in neutral (4,4) (8) Puzzler Aug 2, 2026
87% EYES "I have ___ only for you" (4) The Atlantic Jun 20, 2026
79% IDEA "I have no __!" (4) Commuter Jul 28, 2026
79% SNOOZE Poles run slowly for nap (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Jul 5, 2026
76% GLEANS Ascertains slowly (6) Newsday Sep 18, 2026
76% PSST [I have a secret!] (4) New York Times Easy Mode Sep 16, 2026
76% POINTUP Stress having the narrowest of leads (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 11, 2026
76% LOSE When repeated, leading only to bad outcomes (4) New York Times Sep 9, 2026
76% PLOD Walk slowly (4) Commuter Sep 8, 2026
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