Almost win, at the track Crossword Clue

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1 ? P

2 ? L

3 ? A

4 ? C

5 ? E

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Hint 1

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Think of where you might stand if you’re not quite first, but still in the spotlight.

Hint 2

meaning

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To finish second or third in a race or competition.

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explanation

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In horse racing, to '?????' means to finish in the top two or three positions, which is almost winning. The word 'almost' suggests something close to victory, and 'at the track' refers to horse racing terminology.

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Location, Venue, Relative of "Court" or "Drive" in street names, Deposit, Person, ___ or thing

Clue Analysis

If you’ve landed here for the “Almost win, at the track” clue from the October 13 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is PLACE. To finish second or third in a race or competition.

In horse racing, to 'place' means to finish in the top two or three positions, which is almost winning. The word 'almost' suggests something close to victory, and 'at the track' refers to horse racing terminology.

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A: The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Almost win, at the track" is PLACE.

A: In horse racing, to 'place' means to finish in the top two or three positions, which is almost winning. The word 'almost' suggests something close to victory, and 'at the track' refers to horse racing terminology.

A: This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on October 13, 2025.

A: To finish second or third in a race or competition.

A: Location, Venue, Relative of "Court" or "Drive" in street names, Deposit, Person, ___ or thing

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