Poor chap tried going for almost nothing Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIRTCHEAP Poor chap tried going for almost nothing (9) The Guardian Cryptic May 17, 2023
3% CUTHIMSOMESLACK "Go easy on the poor guy!" (15) USA Today Apr 11, 2026
2% NONA Tri- tripled (4) Premier Sunday May 10, 2026
2% SKI Go downhill rapidly and almost lose control of vehicle (3) The Times Quick Cryptic May 8, 2026
2% IFEELGREAT "Nothing's going to bring me down today!" (10) USA Today May 5, 2026
2% LAME Poor, as an excuse (4)
2% NEARLY Almost (6) Premier Sunday May 3, 2026
2% CLOSE "Almost!" (5) USA Today Apr 30, 2026
2% TESTED Tried out (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 27, 2026
2% SCRAWL Poor writing (6) Puzzler Backwords Apr 25, 2026

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