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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 5, 1998 · 46-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, October 5, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 5, 1998 · 46-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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