Astonishing March Madness success, e.g. Crossword Clue
15 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 27, 2017 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 27, 2017 · 22-Across · 15 letters
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A story, real or fictional, in which a deserving but maltreated person eventually attains happiness and success.
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