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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · 59-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between May 2008 and March 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 4, 2025 · 59-Across · 5 letters
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To outdo, to perform something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2008 and January 2013.TOP3 lettersanswer page
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