Number observed hosting sporting competition, perhaps Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Number observed hosting sporting competition, perhaps last seen in Telegraph Cryptic 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SEVENTEEN.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEVENTEEN Number observed hosting sporting competition, perhaps (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 11, 2017
7% TRIATHLON Sporting competition (9) (9) The Guardian Quick Dec 10, 2025
6% PUISSANCE High-jump competition in equestrian sport (9) Puzzler Backwords Dec 20, 2025
6% ATHLETICS Competitive track and field sports (9) (9) Puzzler Dec 16, 2025
6% APPLETREE Gala host, perhaps? (9) USA Today Nov 16, 2025
6% STATS Sports numbers, for short (5) Commuter Nov 11, 2025
6% HOCKEY Sport clubs mock hosts (6) The Times Cryptic Nov 3, 2025
5% CUBE Prompt hosts book for eight, perhaps (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Dec 18, 2025
5% LUGE Competition toboggan (4) Puzzler Backwords Dec 14, 2025
5% RODEO Cowpoke competition (5) Newsday Dec 14, 2025

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