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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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| 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% | ACE A-one … or an "A" worth one | (3) | New York Times | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 6% | FLOWERVASE Spot for getting one's buds together? | (10) | LA Times Daily | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 6% | MONOGAMY One-to-one relationship | (8) | New York Times | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 6% | EKES ___ out (barely gets) | (4) | USA Today | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 6% | TUTOR One-on-one teacher | (5) | Newsday | Dec 31, 2025 |
| 6% | EAR In one ___ and out the other | (3) | USA Today | Dec 30, 2025 |
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