Tie Breaker Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OVERTIME which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OVERTIME

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	33%	8		Type of tie-breaker in a competition

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OVERTIME" which means:

noun

• Work done in addition to regular working hours
• Playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie

adverb

• Beyond the regular time

verb

• To measure something incorrectly, as taking more time than it actually did.

An example sentence would be:

• "She is paid extra for working overtime."
• "The game went into overtime and the team scored the winning goal."

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New York Times12 Aug 1995	Across 44
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