Setback as runs slip away Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Setback as runs slip away 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RELAPSE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RELAPSE Setback as runs slip away (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 6, 2022
3% LAM On the ___ (running away) (3)
3% BOOB Slip-up (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2025
3% GAFFES Slips (6) Newsday Aug 30, 2025
3% ERROR Slip (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 29, 2025
3% ELOPES Runs away to marry (6)
3% ERRATA Printed slips (6) LA Times Daily Aug 24, 2025
3% TYPO Slip of the fingers (4) LA Times Daily Aug 24, 2025
3% IOU Bettor's slip (3) Premier Sunday Aug 24, 2025
3% REPENTANT Contrite salesman runs away from newcomer (9) The Times Cryptic Aug 20, 2025

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