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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Swimmer's time leading to defeat last seen in Times 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROUT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TROUT Swimmer's time leading to defeat | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Aug 7, 2023 |
| 6% | SKIPPERING Leading swimmer smoked with Carol outside | (10) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 5% | LOSE Be defeated (4) | (4) | Mirror Quick | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 5% | AHEAD In the lead | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 5% | WATERWINGS Aids for beginning swimmers | (10) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 5% | SMOKES Defeats decisively, in slang | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 5% | BESTED Defeated | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 5% | EELS Wriggly swimmers | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 5% | EEL Snakelike swimmer | (3) | USA Today | Nov 4, 2025 |
| 5% | LOSS Defeat | (4) | Commuter | Nov 1, 2025 |
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