NYT Crossword · 18 Across
“Like a runner-up, often” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, September 5, 2009 as 18 Across. The answer has 6 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Saturday, September 5, 2009 · 18 Across
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Saturday, September 5, 2009.
Across
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- 17Note on a time-sensitive document crossword clue8 letters
- 19Spoiler of a sort crossword clue8 letters
- 20Nab in a net crossword clue5 letters
- 21It's classified by the U.S.D.A. as red meat under cooking guidelines and as poultry under inspection standards crossword clue3 letters
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- 29Endorse on a Web site, maybe crossword clue5 letters
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- 38Secret words? crossword clue5 letters
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- 41Entered a contest crossword clue3 letters
- 42"The press," for "reporters," e.g. crossword clue7 letters
- 44River of Yuma and Phoenix crossword clue4 letters
- 45Setting for 10 U.S. states: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
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- 51Field, e.g. crossword clue8 letters
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- 60Rig capacity crossword clue6 letters
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Down
- 1Pad crossword clue4 letters
- 2Bad copies? crossword clue9 letters
- 3Line that passes through both of an ellipse's foci crossword clue9 letters
- 4Kind of crossword clue6 letters
- 5Strength provider crossword clue5 letters
- 6Company that provided equipment for the reality show "The Contender" crossword clue8 letters
- 7Needed a coating of heated propylene glycol, say crossword clue6 letters
- 8Finish line? crossword clue4 letters
- 9Indicator of freshness? crossword clue4 letters
- 10With 52-Down, structure found under eaves crossword clue5 letters
- 11"Gigantic (___ of Two Johns)," 2002 documentary about They Might Be Giants crossword clue5 letters
- 12Turn off crossword clue5 letters
- 14Original host of "Breakfast at Wimbledon" crossword clue6 letters
- 15Pet for which you can buy an Aqua-Leash crossword clue9 letters
- 23Spontaneous crossword clue4 letters
- 25Took a lot of punches? crossword clue9 letters
- 26Farrier's focus crossword clue4 letters
- 27"Solitude is impractical and ___ society is fatal": Emerson crossword clue3 letters
- 29Maneuver gingerly crossword clue4 letters
- 31Call at home crossword clue9 letters
- 32What some predictions are based on crossword clue9 letters
- 33Housemother to Tootie, Natalie, Blair and Jo crossword clue4 letters
- 35"Lou Grant" production co. crossword clue3 letters
- 37"Whatever" crossword clue8 letters
- 40Under one's command crossword clue6 letters
- 43Garment that's often reconstructed before each wearing crossword clue6 letters
- 44Food used as an antiseptic during World War I crossword clue6 letters
- 45Don't deny crossword clue5 letters
- 46Braves pitcher who won the 1957 Cy Young Award crossword clue5 letters
- 47Structure made from poles and hides crossword clue5 letters
- 50Cry from the accused crossword clue5 letters
- 52See 10-Down crossword clue4 letters
- 53Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd," for one crossword clue4 letters
- 55Majority of U.S. governors, as of 2009: Abbr. crossword clue4 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Like a runner-up, often”?
The answer has 6 letters. It starts with S and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Like a runner-up, often” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at 18 Across.
What is the answer to the “Like a runner-up, often” crossword clue?
The answer is SLOWER (6 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.