Surprising victory Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 14, 2016 · 49-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2016 · 49-Down · 5 letters
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an improbable and unexpected victory; "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
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