Overtaking the last runner - like a dog in a bowl (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Overtaking the last runner - like a dog in a bowl (7) . 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LAPPING.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LAPPING Overtaking the last runner - like a dog in a bowl (7) (7)
7% ALPO Dog's bowlful (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 7, 2025
7% SURPASS Overtake (7) Commuter Sep 30, 2025
6% GETBY Manage to overtake (3,2) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 18, 2025
6% DROOL Salivate, like a dog (5)
6% PANTS Breathes like a dog (5) New York Times Mini Oct 30, 2025
6% PASS Overtake (4) Commuter Aug 19, 2025
6% LAP Overtake (a runner) (3)
5% MARATHONER Distance runner (10) Commuter Nov 15, 2025
5% LAPS Track runner's units (4)
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