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verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict | ||||||||
| 43% | 6 | Outdo in a contest | ||||||
noun • an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals verb • win a victory over • thwart the passage of | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Defeat in a sleeping contest | ||||||
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Defeat In A Contest Crossword Clue
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VANQUISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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VANQUISH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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