What is the answer to "Winner of a race" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Winner of a race" is ELECTEE (7 letters).

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Winner of a race WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 12, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ELECTEE

7 letters · Across · last seen August 12, 2026

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