Surprise success Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 13, 2005 · 14-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2000 and August 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 13, 2005 · 14-Down · 7 letters
SLEEPER0 of 7 letters revealed
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an unexpected achiever of success; "the winner was a true sleeper--no one expected him to get it"
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