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% GOTTA "I ___ run!" (5) New York Times Midi Oct 17, 2026
83% TICKOVER Run slowly in neutral (4,4) (8) Puzzler Aug 2, 2026
76% ERODE Slowly eat into (5) USA Today Oct 25, 2026
76% SEEP Soak slowly (4) New York Times Oct 21, 2026
76% DOIT The "D" and "I" of DIY: 2 wds. (4)
76% OOZES Slowly flows (5) Commuter Oct 9, 2026
76% DMED Ran a D&D campaign (4) The Atlantic Oct 4, 2026
76% LENTO Slowly, for a musician (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 28, 2026
76% AMIND "I have half -- to ..." (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 26, 2026
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