Underdog's win Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 28, 2006 · 21-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 28, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 28, 2006 · 21-Across · 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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