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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 25, 2008 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 25, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 25, 2008 · 51-Down · 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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