16th seed's bracket win, e.g. Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 19, 2011 · 22-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 19, 2011 · 22-Down · 5 letters
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used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win; "the Bills' upset victory over the Houston Oilers"
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