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5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · 13-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 2016 and June 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2022 · 13-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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