“Tries to outrun” crossword clue
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•••••RACES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RACES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tries to outrun”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 8, 2026 grid5AGarment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"4 ltrs›14AWaffle9 ltrs›17AAuthor and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"9 ltrs›18ASlippery slope10 ltrs›21ASummertime top11 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 8, 20261AFling4 ltrs›9ALongtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"3 ltrs›12ANocturnal sounds in the woods5 ltrs›16AWoodard with multiple Emmys5 ltrs›20ACrowd (in)4 ltrs›23AGroup of reps3 ltrs›24AKind of coating applied to metal8 ltrs›25AGo for again5 ltrs›
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