Runner Of A Sort Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • a politician who is running for public office • someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
	32%	10		A relay race where each runner carries a baton and hands it to the next runner
	noun • a footrace performed on a track (indoor or outdoor)
	19%	11		Used to sort, search, and process data efficiently
	adjective • of or relating to or having the characteristics of an algorithm

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New York Times11 Mar 2011	Across 6
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