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Runner-up in close race? Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Runner-up in close race? last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. 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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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | LOSER Runner-up in close race? | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Mar 15, 2021 |
| 8% | ENSEAL Close up | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 8% | PHOTOFINISH Outcome of a close race | (11) | USA Today | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 7% | SHUT Close; closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 7% | JOGS Warms up for a race, say | (4) | New York Times | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 7% | HARE Fast runner | (4) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 7% | INSET Close-up in an atlas page | (5) | ||
| 7% | AFAR Not close by | (4) | New York Times | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 7% | NEARED Closed in on | (6) | Newsday | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 7% | TORE Raced | (4) | New York Times | Dec 5, 2025 |
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