| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BARELY | By a small margin |
| EDGES | Beats by a small margin |
| EDGEOUT | Prevail by a small margin |
| UPONE | Winning by a small margin |
| NOSEDOUT | Defeated by a small margin. |
| UPONE | Ahead by a small margin |
| NOSED | ... out (defeated by a small margin). |
| ANOSE | By ... (by a very small margin). |
