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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% | 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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