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CLOSEUPFail to win in sporting contest. Short-range shot needed (5-2)
UNDERCUTCricket shot needed for Aussie bowler? Discounted from usual price (8)
COURTTry to win in sporting arena (5)
EAGLETwo or three shots needed for this bird?
CHATSUPGets friendly with bowlers, say, taking part in sporting contest (5,2)
EARNINGIn range, shot for making money (7)
MEERKATCarnivore from ark beaten in sporting contest
LACTOSESugar for performance, but fail to win outside (7)
CLOSETFail to win in court in which one's real identity is hidden (6)
CLOSEDCIRCUITFail to win in record lap in local relay
GOHOMEFail to win in an elimination game, in a saying
OUTCROPSpur to win in hairdressing contest!? (7)
YANKEESTypes of bets based on four or more horses to win in different races (7)
BYANOSEClose way to win, in a horse race: 3 wds.
AGAINSTHow the opposition votes to win in a way (7)
TWINGESGets to win in spite of momentary pains suffered (7)
CLOSEONNearly fail to win, outflanked by Conservative
LOSEFail to win in close contest
LOSESFails to win in close set (5)
NOTCHUPScore is not high in sporting contest (5,2)