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2 | 42% | 10 | A relay race where each runner carries a baton and hands it to the next runner | |
3 | 28% | 10 | Partaker in a race for runner's high | |
Runner Defeated In Close Race Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LOSER" which means:
- noun
- • A contestant who loses the contest
- • A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
- • A gambler who loses a bet
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was considered a loser after losing the race."
- • "She felt like a loser after failing the exam."
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