One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on May 11, 2026. 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 RELAYRACE.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RELAYRACE One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4) (9) The Guardian Cryptic May 11, 2026
61% ROW Chairs may be arranged in one (3)
61% DESK One may have drawers (4) Universal Apr 1, 2026
61% CAR One may be in a lot (3) Universal Mar 16, 2026
61% ANEW One way to start (4) New York Times Mar 13, 2026
58% INSTIGATE Popular street with one barrier to start (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 11, 2026
58% BOUT Start to bash away in contest (4) (4) The Guardian Cryptic May 6, 2026
58% SURGEON Theatre expert's sudden rise - one not finished (7) The Times Quick Cryptic May 2, 2026
58% PLAYER Tip to finish level one on a video game? (6) The Times Cryptic Apr 30, 2026
58% RACE Contest (4) The Telegraph Mini Apr 4, 2026

Clues for The Guardian Cryptic Puzzle on May 11, 2026

One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is RELAYRACE.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for One may start this contest, but one won't finish (5,4).