Also-ran's remark Crossword Clue

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Also-ran's remark Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ALSO-RAN (noun)
1. a contestant who loses the contest
REMARK (verb)
1. make or write a comment on
2. make mention of
REMARK (noun)
1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
2. explicit notice

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Across

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28. Criticize harshly

29. Unpleasant smells

30. Temporary state

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35. Its products often include wordless assembly instructions

38. Contrast

42. One-named supermodel

43. GQ or Cosmo

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49. Thing bound to end in failure

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56. Racial justice movement, for short

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58. Splendid serve

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Down

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2. Pronoun pair

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