Is this finish matt? Could be, but it's a close-run thing (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PHOTO Is this finish matt? Could be, but it's a close-run thing (5) (5)
68% DAMON Matt of "Oppenheimer" (5) New York Times Apr 12, 2026
68% RACE Run to the finish line, say (4)
68% PHOTOFINISH Gloss or matt? It's a close-run thing (5,6) (11)
65% SMUGGLE Self-satisfied delight, finishing early run (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 21, 2026
65% EASY "I could do it with my eyes closed!" (4) Universal Apr 20, 2026
65% RECOUNT Tell of close-run election? (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Apr 14, 2026
62% ENDSON Finishes with (6) New York Times Apr 21, 2026
62% ENDED Finished (5) The Telegraph Quick Apr 21, 2026
62% NEAR Close by (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 20, 2026
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