Surprise victory Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 14, 2017 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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an improbable and unexpected victory; "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
noun
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