Tried to reach the finish line first Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FINISH (noun)
1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
2. event whose occurrence ends something
FINISH (verb)
1. finish eating all the food on one’s plate or on the table
2. finally be or do something
REACH (verb)
1. move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
2. be in or establish communication with
REACH (noun)
1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
2. the limit of capability

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ACRED

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Down

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