Reduces race speeds, unfortunately missing first place (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DECREASES Reduces race speeds, unfortunately missing first place (9) (9)
6% LESSEN Reduce (6) The Telegraph Quick Aug 8, 2026
6% WON Took first place (3)
6% LAYER Performer missing first level (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jul 25, 2026
6% ALAS "Unfortunately ..." (4) Universal Jul 12, 2026
6% PARE Reduce (4) New York Times Jul 10, 2026
6% ADAM First in a race? (4) New York Times Jul 8, 2026
5% REUSE Reduce, ___, Recycle (5)
5% AFRAIDSO "Unfortunately, that's true" (8) New York Times Midi Aug 17, 2026
5% DOOM Unfortunate destiny (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 14, 2026
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