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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Step on it before the opening 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 DOORMAT.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DOORMAT Step on it before the opening (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 9, 2017
3% STAIR Step (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 20, 2026
3% RINSE Step after lather (5) USA Today Apr 20, 2026
3% PEP __ in one's step (3) LA Times Daily Apr 19, 2026
3% GETSOMEAIR Step outside for a second (10) The Atlantic Apr 18, 2026
3% RUNG Stepladder step (4) LA Times Daily Apr 16, 2026
3% TOETAP Step on stage (6) LA Times Daily Apr 11, 2026
3% ORIFICE Opening (7) The Telegraph Quick Apr 9, 2026
3% PRE Before (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 9, 2026
3% WALKS Takes steps (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026

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