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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 17, 2018 · 41-Across

Appeared in 48 New York Times Crosswords between December 1993 and July 2023.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 17, 2018 · 41-Across · 5 letters

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get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"

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    New York Times · Monday, April 28, 2014 · 5 letters

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    New York Times · Wednesday, July 3, 2013 · 5 letters

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    New York Times · Sunday, February 22, 2009 · 5 letters

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    New York Times · Saturday, June 21, 2008 · 5 letters

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