Half-marathon or hurdle, e.g. — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 21 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
RACE
4 letters
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Election lead-up
RACE
4
Contest that the tortoise won against the hare
RACE
4
Speed contest like Tour de France or the Derby, e.g.
RACE
4
Formula 1 or Tour de France, e.g.
RACE
4
Monaco Grand Prix, for one
RACE
4
Marathon, for one
RACE
4
"Slow and steady wins the ___"
RACE
4
Mascot ___, competition where the team's good luck charms rush to the finish line, and a popular break-time sight in MLB
RACE
4
Sprint to the finish line
RACE
4
Tour de France or the Derby, e.g.
RACE
4
Marathon or sprint, for one
RACE
4
Competition where you aim to finish first and a word that goes with 36a, 53a, 4d, 15d, and 39d
RACE
4
"It is at the ___ of my tongue!" ("I almost remember!")
TIP
3
___ secret (confidential)
TOP
3
Best ___ (groom's aid)
MAN
3
Letters before a nickname
AKA
3
Mind, body, and ___
SOUL
4
Santa's tiny helper
ELF
3
Contact ___ (eyewear)
LENS
4
Behind schedule, say
LATE
4
Home or cell number, for short
TEL
3
Vegas attraction with slot machines
CASINO
6
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