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One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOSER.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOSER One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 8, 2020 |
| 7% | FREE "Buy one, get one ___" | (4) | New York Times Mini | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 7% | SOLO Number for one | (4) | Newsday | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 7% | TOP Number-one | (3) | Commuter | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 6% | TUTOR One-on-one teacher | (5) | Universal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | CROSSWORD This is one | (9) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 24, 2026 |
| 6% | EVADE Get out of | (5) | Commuter | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | NINETEEN Number one hit for Paul Hardcastle? (8) | (8) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 6% | DIGIT Beatles song is number one, perhaps (5) | (5) | The Sun Two Speed | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 6% | VIA Virginia gets one through (3) | (3) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 22, 2026 |
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