Jim _, American athlete who was the first man to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 metres (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HINES Jim _, American athlete who was the first man to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 metres (5) (5)
5% PROS Athletes who are paid (4) Newsday Apr 21, 2026
5% ROOKIE First-year athlete (6) Commuter Apr 14, 2026
5% ABEL First second son (4) Newsday Apr 12, 2026
5% ADAM First man to find a barrier (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Apr 9, 2026
5% OWENS Jesse ____, American athlete (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 9, 2026
5% ARE Unit of area equal to 100 square metres (3) (3) Mirror Quiz Mar 13, 2026
4% ACED Scored 100 on (4) Eugene Sheffer May 6, 2026
4% OTTO "A Man Called ___" (2022 American remake of "A Man Called Ove") (4) USA Today May 6, 2026
4% YANKEE Bronx athlete (6) USA Today May 6, 2026
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