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Top-ranked player in a tournament Crossword Clue
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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Top-ranked player in a tournament last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FIRSTSEED.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | FIRSTSEED Top-ranked player in a tournament | (9) | New York Times | Aug 7, 2006 |
| 4% | PRIMO Top-ranked | (5) | LA Times Daily | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 4% | RESEEDED Adjusted the rankings of, as a tournament | (8) | New York Times | Aug 20, 2025 |
| 4% | BEST Top-ranked | (4) | Commuter | Jul 7, 2025 |
| 4% | SEED Ranked tournament player (4) | (4) | ||
| 3% | STANFORD California university, often ranked in the top 10 worldwide | (8) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 3% | CAPT LAPD rank | (4) | LA Times Mini | Sep 2, 2025 |
| 3% | UPPER Higher-ranking | (5) | Commuter | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 3% | ASHE First Black male tennis player to be ranked #1 globally | (4) | New York Times | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 3% | DEMOTE Reduce in rank | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 27, 2025 |
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In a tournament, the "first seed" refers to the top-ranked player. They are seeded first based on their ranking. This term comes from the practice of organizing players in a bracket or draw based on their skill level.