One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one Crossword Clue

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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:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOSER One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 8, 2020
8% SOLO Number for one (4) Newsday Nov 20, 2025
8% TOP Number-one (3) Commuter Oct 15, 2025
7% FREE "Buy one, get one ___" (4) New York Times Mini Nov 28, 2025
7% DIVA Miss Piggy, for one (4) LA Times Daily Oct 30, 2025
7% INEEDARIDE One out (10) New York Times Oct 9, 2025
7% WERE Number one beginner? (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 7, 2025
6% TUTOR One-on-one teacher (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 29, 2025
6% SHUTTLE One way to get to an airport (7) New York Times Nov 26, 2025
6% DELTA Complicated detail missing one letter (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 21, 2025

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One missing out -- gets nearer, but not number one Crossword Clue
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