The setter's backed bet in error Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MISTAKE The setter's backed bet in error (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 22, 2017
5% RED Roulette bet (3) Eugene Sheffer Jul 22, 2026
5% UPS Increases, as a bet (3) Newsday Jul 22, 2026
5% LAPSE Momentary error in judgment (5) New York Times Midi Jul 20, 2026
5% SPA Betting on a spring (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jul 20, 2026
5% OWNGOAL Backfiring (sporting?) error (3,4) (7) The Guardian Quick Jul 18, 2026
5% EXACTA Track bet (6) Thomas Joseph Jul 16, 2026
5% PROOFREAD Examine a manuscript for errors (9) (9) Mirror Quick Jul 16, 2026
5% MISTAKEN In error (8) Commuter Jul 9, 2026
5% YEP "You bet!" (3) USA Today Jul 7, 2026

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