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Defeats In A Way Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is UNSEATS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%7Exact Match!
227%8Defeats in a clever or cunning way
327%11In a way that thwarts or defeats

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "UNSEATS" which means:

    verb
  • • Remove from political office
  • • Dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He unseats the reigning champion in a thrilling match."
  • • "The unexpected scandal unseats the ceo of the company."

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New York Times18 Feb 2007 Down 98
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