Nearer, but missing first place -- becoming this? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Nearer, but missing first place -- becoming this? 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOSER.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOSER Nearer, but missing first place -- becoming this? (5) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 18, 2017
6% LED Was in first place (3) Newsday Sep 1, 2025
6% THEE Nearer, My God, to ____ (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 19, 2025
6% ENRAPTURE Bust put nearer entrance (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 8, 2025
6% MAIDEN First miss (6) (6)
6% WON Took first place (3) Newsday Jul 8, 2025
6% SOONER Nearer in the future (6) (6)
5% BEFRIEND Become pals with (8) The Times Concise Sep 1, 2025
5% FADE Become weaker (4) The Times Concise Aug 28, 2025
5% SPOT "You missed a ___" (4) USA Today Aug 22, 2025

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