The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HANDICAP which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 1997.
Rate the races crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HANDICAP | 100 % | 8 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
HANDICAP noun- Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
- An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
- (sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
- A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
- (card game) An old card game, similar to lanterloo.
- To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
- (by extension) To place at disadvantage.
- To estimate betting odds.
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