Win offset by losses Crossword Clue
14 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 19, 2010 · 4-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 19, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 19, 2010 · 4-Down · 14 letters
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a victory that is won by incurring terrible losses
noun
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