The chap caught up in tough spot is running late (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BEHIND The chap caught up in tough spot is running late (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 17, 2026
7% STAIN Tough spot (5) LA Times Daily Mar 20, 2026
6% CAMO Tough-to-spot pattern (4) USA Today Apr 1, 2026
6% HOTSEATS Tough spots (8) USA Today Jan 10, 2026
6% TREED Caught in a tough spot (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025
5% OARSMAN Chap carrying blade who's up for a row? (7) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 28, 2026
5% REED Animal running up for grass (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 25, 2026
5% SEES Spots (4) Thomas Joseph Apr 24, 2026
5% INCUR Run up, as costs (5) Newsday Apr 22, 2026
5% HARSH Tough to endure (5) LA Times Daily Apr 22, 2026

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