Scenario in which one can only get ahead at the expense of another Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Scenario in which one can only get ahead at the expense of another . 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 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ZEROSUMGAME.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ZEROSUMGAME Scenario in which one can only get ahead at the expense of another (11)
3% BREADWINNER The only one getting ready for a family? (11) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 16, 2026
2% NTH Degree to which things can be raised? (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 26, 2026
2% EXISTSSTAGERIGHT Performs for only one side of the audience? (16) LA Times Daily Apr 26, 2026
2% EGOS They can get in the way of work (4) Newsday Apr 25, 2026
2% BOGEY Get one over on (5) New York Times Apr 25, 2026
2% ALAP Gain ___ (get ahead in a race): 2 wds. (4)
2% RENT Tenant's expense (4) USA Today Apr 21, 2026
2% BEERME Request that might get a canned response? (6) Universal Apr 21, 2026
2% JUST Only (4) USA Today Apr 20, 2026
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