Unexpected win Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 8, 2014 · 69-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2010 and December 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 8, 2014 · 69-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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