The Italian takes it before start of race from someone standing around idly (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LOITERER The Italian takes it before start of race from someone standing around idly (8) (8)
6% LOITERS Hangs around idly (7) Commuter Feb 5, 2026
6% KICKONESHEELS Idly wait around (13) The Times Concise Jan 20, 2026
5% ROB To forcibly take from someone, or a way to "plunder" (rhymes with "sob") (3)
5% SPRINT Runs off, last to start race (6) The Times Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
5% ERECT Standing before court (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Feb 18, 2026
5% POLE Favorable starting point of an auto race (4) New York Times Feb 18, 2026
5% BRICKLAYERS Artisans briskly race around (11) (11) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 12, 2026
5% ETCH Referee starts action taking only seconds before Hearts score (4) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 12, 2026
5% IMHO Letters before a hot take (4) Universal Feb 11, 2026
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