“Race to the top” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PRESIDENTIALRUN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Race to the top”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 3, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 3, 2026 grid1DItem that's not on the list, say10 ltrs›2DShelling10 ltrs›3DClaims not to have known15 ltrs›4DMany sci-fi villains, informally3 ltrs›5D"Really?"4 ltrs›6DCreature that transmits sleeping sickness6 ltrs›7DGet-out-of-jail-free card, so to speak7 ltrs›8DNurse's tote3 ltrs›9DEssayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door"4 ltrs›10DNot looking reputable5 ltrs›11DSupporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people6 ltrs›12DTropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna15 ltrs›13DBurden4 ltrs›14DElapsed4 ltrs›18DLike a nonstarter, for short3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 3, 20261ABank of China Tower architect5 ltrs›6AAccepts accolades onstage, say9 ltrs›15ALoses some hair, e.g.5 ltrs›16AFacial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"9 ltrs›19AN.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers3 ltrs›20ABag that may contain swag4 ltrs›21AIn the thick of6 ltrs›22ABring on board4 ltrs›
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