The very best sounds like a runner-up to a novice? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SECONDTONONE The very best sounds like a runner-up to a novice? (12)
6% CONSOLATION __ prize (award for a runner-up) (11) Commuter Apr 16, 2026
6% DOLE Runner-up to Clinton in 1996 (4) The New Yorker Mini Apr 9, 2026
6% SEASONED No novice (8) Newsday Mar 27, 2026
6% TIED Very busy, with "up" (4) New York Times Mar 21, 2026
6% ALIST Like the best celebs? (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 13, 2026
6% OPTIMAL Very best (7) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2026
5% AIRER Show runner? (5) LA Times Daily Apr 19, 2026
5% REARED Brought up, like a child (6) USA Today Apr 19, 2026
5% FIERY Likely to blow up (5) Newsday Apr 18, 2026
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