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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 |
| 81% | AFTERALL Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 78% | LOSES Comes in last | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 14, 2026 |
| 78% | LOSE Come in last | (4) | LA Times Daily | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 75% | ARE "Come as you ___" | (3) | New York Times Midi | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 75% | DID "What ___ you expect?" | (3) | ||
| 75% | SEEM Come across as | (4) | ||
| 72% | OMEN Hint of things to come | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 72% | BALLDROP Last-minute event? | (8) | The Atlantic | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 68% | DUE Expected in | (3) | Commuter | Feb 12, 2026 |
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