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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 12 | A contestant who has advanced to the second-to-last round of a competition | |
3 | 30% | 3 | Second of second; second page; second sight | |
Contestant In Second Place Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 151 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RUNNERUP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUNNERUP
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUNNER-UP" which means:
- noun
- • The competitor who finishes second
An example sentence would be:
- • "She finished as the runner-up in the 100-meter dash."
- • "The runner-up received a silver medal."
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The Guardian Quick16 Jun 2008 | Across 19 | |
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