Runs in a race at the start, then has a breather Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ARRESTS Runs in a race at the start, then has a breather (7) The Times Cryptic Oct 27, 2022
7% LULLS Breathers (5) New York Times Apr 12, 2026
6% TRAPS Fly out of the ____, start a race quickly (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 27, 2026
6% MANAGE Chap has time to run (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jun 22, 2026
6% REST Take a breather (4) Universal Jun 11, 2026
6% SAGO Reportedly start race for ingredient (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jun 7, 2026
6% DRAGONS Mythical fire-breathers (7) Commuter May 14, 2026
6% TRIS Swim/bike/run races, briefly (4) LA Times Daily May 1, 2026
6% RESTS Takes a breather (5) New York Times Apr 29, 2026
5% OAKS 14 __, classic race run at Epsom Downs (4) (4) The Guardian Weekend Jun 27, 2026

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