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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 |
| 8% | TOP Number-one | (3) | Commuter | Oct 15, 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 |
| 7% | OMITS Misses out | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 6% | FREE "Buy one, get one ___" (discount words) | (4) | ||
| 6% | MISFIT Odd one out | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | CENT One out of a hundred? | (4) | New York Times | Oct 10, 2025 |
| 6% | LISTS Mentions one-by-one | (5) | Newsday | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | SPEED Genesis without number one in pop career | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Oct 7, 2025 |
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