Doesn't win Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 3, 2020 · 41-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 3, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 3, 2020 · 41-Across · 5 letters
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fail to win; "We lost the battle but we won the war"
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