Like a game that’s headed for overtime Crossword Clue

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Like a game that’s headed for overtime Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. closed with a lace
2. of the score in a contest

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OVERTIME (noun)
1. playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
2. work done in addition to regular working hours
HEADED (adjective)
1. having a heading or course in a certain direction
2. having a head of a specified kind or anything that serves as a head; often used in combination

Hint 3: Anagram

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DIET

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