Runner-up? Nearer being a non-starter Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Runner-up? Nearer being a non-starter 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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOSER Runner-up? Nearer being a non-starter (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 8, 2021
6% HOCKNEY Artist is non-starter in game (7)
6% COLOUR It is fast as a non-runner (6) (6)
6% LOSERS Runners-up (6) The Sun Two Speed Jul 8, 2025
6% CLOSER Cold runner-up should be nearer (6) (6)
5% IFFY Dubious moment, non-starter (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 4, 2025
5% FIREPROOF Evidence to support spirit being non-combustible (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 29, 2025
5% THEE Nearer, My God, to ____ (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 19, 2025
5% ENRAPTURE Bust put nearer entrance (9) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 8, 2025
5% UNION Marriage is a footsore non-starter (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 5, 2025

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