| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HAIR | Small margin of defeat |
| narrower | (esp. of a victory, defeat, or escape) With only a small margin; barely achieved |
| narrowest | (esp. of a victory, defeat, or escape) With only a small margin; barely achieved |
| nip | defeat by a small margin |
| edge | to defeat (rivals or opponents) by a small margin |
| nipping | Defeat by a narrow margin |
| nose | to defeat, esp. by a narrow margin |
