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)
8% NECKANDNECK Extremely close, in a race * (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 1, 2026
8% ROUT "That wasn't even close" defeat (4) USA Today Jan 1, 2026
7% LOSETO Be defeated by (6) New York Times Feb 19, 2026
7% LOSS Defeat (4) USA Today Feb 18, 2026
7% BEST Defeat (4) Universal Feb 12, 2026
7% LOSSES Defeats (6) USA Today Jan 19, 2026
7% BESTED Defeated (6) Universal Jan 18, 2026
7% BEATS Defeats (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
6% CRUSH Defeat soundly (5) Newsday Mar 1, 2026
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