Dark horse's win Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 27, 2009 · 34-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 27, 2009 · 34-Across · 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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