Whip, perhaps, when it's dropping back in the race (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CHASTISE Whip, perhaps, when it's dropping back in the race (8) (8)
84% EBB Drop back (3) Newsday Oct 24, 2025
77% CHINA Friend's aching, dropping back when cycling (5) The Telegraph Toughie Sep 30, 2025
73% SASS Back talk, perhaps (4)
73% FRO Back, especially way back when (3) The Atlantic Nov 16, 2025
73% TORPID Drop it when shaky and lethargic (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Nov 8, 2025
73% AGESAGO Way back when (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 3, 2025
73% AHA ____ moment, when the penny drops (3) The Telegraph Mini Oct 31, 2025
73% ROUT Whipping (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 18, 2025
70% DEVO "Whip It" band (4) Universal Nov 6, 2025
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