The last people you expect to see in knockout competitions Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FINALISTS The last people you expect to see in knockout competitions (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 29, 2016
3% BOMBSHELL A knockout, knockout blow? (9) The Times Cryptic Feb 6, 2026
3% ARE "___ you seeing this?" (3) Universal Jan 24, 2026
3% OHHITHERE "Didn't expect to see you!" (9) LA Times Daily Dec 12, 2025
3% DRAGGEDON Lasted longer than expected (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 3, 2025
3% ELIMINATIONTOURNAMENT *Knockout competition formed with tourmaline? (21) LA Times Daily Nov 30, 2025
2% BYE "See you later!" (3)
2% BEE Spelling ___ (competition) (3)
2% COMESAYHI "Stop by! It'd be great to see you!" (9) USA Today Feb 2, 2026
2% AFTERALL Coming in last, contrary to expectations (5,3) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 29, 2026

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