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noun • a contestant who loses the contest • a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently • a gambler who loses a bet | ||||
| 32% | 7 | Tricky ... or a tricky description of 18-, 29-, 36-, 48- and 59-Across | ||
adjective satellite • indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading • characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive • deviating from a straight course | ||||
| 28% | 3 | Second of second; second page; second sight | ||
noun • apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses | ||||
Tricky Roles For One Always Taking Second Place
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LOSER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LOSER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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