What's the most likely answer to Noted runners from previous era hurrying back crossword clue?

The most likely answer is HARES .

How many solutions for the clue Noted runners from previous era hurrying back is there?

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Noted runners from previous era hurrying back Crossword Clue Answer

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word HARES

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The straight part

We know that "Noted runners" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case noted runners = hares.

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What does HARES mean?

HARES noun

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.
The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

HARES verb

To move swiftly.