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One hoists a flag for a second Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue One hoists a flag for a second 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RUNNERUP.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RUNNERUP One hoists a flag for a second | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 4, 2016 |
| 3% | HEFTED Hoisted | (6) | Commuter | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 3% | HAILS Flags down | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 3% | RED ___ flag | (3) | Universal | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 3% | IMPASTO Paint gone in one second | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 3% | STARS Flag features | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 3% | HOIST Raise, as a flag | (5) | Premier Sunday | Nov 23, 2025 |
| 3% | STANDARD Flag | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 3% | OUR "...that __ flag was still there" | (3) | Newsday | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 3% | FLAG It's hoisted to express patriotism | (4) |
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