One first in but rarely last out? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OPENER One first in but rarely last out? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 22, 2019
8% LAST __-in first-out (4) LA Times Daily Feb 17, 2026
8% EKE ___ out, make last (3) Puzzler Backwords Feb 5, 2026
8% GOTABREAK Lucked out at last (9) LA Times Daily Jan 19, 2026
7% MISSEDTHEBOAT Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters) (13) Universal Feb 4, 2026
7% DAFT Out of one's mind (4) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
7% STEALTHY They last out being surreptitious (8) (8) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 11, 2026
7% EAGER Raring to go (5) Newsday Jan 5, 2026
7% EDEN Eve's first/last sanctuary? (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Dec 12, 2025
6% PETRI Dish rarely used for dinner (5) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026

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