Runner defeated in close race (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Runner defeated in close race (5) . 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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOSER Runner defeated in close race (5) (5)
9% BEATS Defeats in a race (5) Commuter Jun 6, 2025
7% BEAT Defeat (4) Commuter Sep 6, 2025
7% LOSS Defeat (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 10, 2025
7% L Defeat (1) USA Today Quick Jul 31, 2025
7% STATEMENT Account from men in country close to defeat (9) The Sun Two Speed Jul 31, 2025
7% LOSE Be defeated (4) Newsday Jul 21, 2025
7% ROUT Defeat (4) Puzzler Backwords Jul 12, 2025
7% NATION Is it a non runner in the race? (6) (6)
7% SLED Runner on runners (4) New York Times Jun 1, 2025
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