Second best and late, break off abruptly Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STOP DEAD Second best and late, break off abruptly (9) The Times Cryptic Apr 7, 2022
6% SCREAM Second best shriek (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Nov 27, 2025
6% JILT Reject abruptly (4) Newsday Nov 18, 2025
6% BAIL Abruptly call off one's plans (4) New York Times Nov 3, 2025
6% CREMEDELACREME *. . . second is the best . . . (14) USA Today Sep 20, 2025
5% ESPY Award with a "Best Record-Breaking Performance" category (4) New York Times Dec 3, 2025
5% OUTDO Best (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 3, 2025
5% ELITE Best of the best (5) New York Times Dec 1, 2025
5% IDEALLY At best (7) The Telegraph Quick Dec 1, 2025
5% SUPREMEST Best to drink with me during break (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 28, 2025

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