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Here is the answer for the crossword clue In the event, it's the last thing you expect to come across last seen in Telegraph Toughie 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FINISHLINE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FINISHLINE In the event, it's the last thing you expect to come across | (10) | The Telegraph Toughie | Nov 16, 2016 |
| 85% | AFTERALL Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 75% | SEEM Come across as | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 75% | BALLDROP Last-minute event? | (8) | The Atlantic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 72% | DRAGGEDON Lasted longer than expected | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 68% | OMEN Sign of bad things to come | (4) | ||
| 68% | AWAIT Expect | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 68% | DUE Expected | (3) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 68% | GREAT "__ Expectations" | (5) | Commuter | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 68% | OHHITHERE "Didn't expect to see you!" | (9) | LA Times Daily | Dec 12, 2025 |
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