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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 69-Across

Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between June 2000 and September 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 15, 2026 · 69-Across · 5 letters

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

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Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, June 30, 2024.

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