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Goals Or A Near Miss Cited By Poor Loser Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ALSO-RAN" which means:
- noun
- • A contestant who loses the contest
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was always viewed as an also-ran, never quite achieving the success he desired."
- • "The movie was an also-ran at the box office, overshadowed by the blockbuster releases."
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The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2002 | Down 20 | |
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