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The chap caught up in tough spot is running late (6) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BEHIND The chap caught up in tough spot is running late (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Mar 17, 2026 |
| 7% | LAG Run late | (3) | Newsday | Jun 5, 2026 |
| 7% | STAIN Tough spot | (5) | LA Times Daily | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 6% | SUPPERTABLE Spot for a late meal | (11) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 6% | ACTIVE Up and running | (6) | Universal | May 24, 2026 |
| 6% | CAMO Tough-to-spot pattern | (4) | USA Today | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 6% | TREED Caught in a tough spot | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 5% | LAD Young chap | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 5% | STRENGTH Mental toughness | (8) | Commuter | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 5% | SAW Spotted | (3) | The Times Sunday Concise | Jun 7, 2026 |
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