Turn Defeat Into A Stroke Of Luck Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WINDFALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WINDFALL

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	30%	11		Recorded and popularized the song 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'
3	30%	11		Defeat after defeat

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WINDFALL" which means:

noun

• Fruit that has fallen from the tree
• A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

An example sentence would be:

• "He received a windfall of unexpected money when he won the lottery."
• "The company experienced a windfall in profits after the successful launch of their new product."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic14 Mar 2006	Across 21
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