Apt name for a distance runner? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, December 28, 2025 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 28, 2025 · 40-Down · 5 letters
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a large distance; "he missed by a mile"
noun
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