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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defeat after first of games? Here's an explanation last seen in Times Quick Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GLOSS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | GLOSS Defeat after first of games? Here's an explanation | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 20, 2024 |
| 75% | OUTPLAY Defeat (in a game) (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Jun 12, 2026 |
| 66% | OPENER Season's first game | (6) | Newsday | Jul 8, 2026 |
| 66% | BEAT Defeated | (4) | Newsday | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 63% | ALIBI Suspect's explanation (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 63% | SOLUTIONS Explanations lost on us unfortunately, first person overwhelmed | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 63% | LOSS Defeat | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | May 23, 2026 |
| 60% | SCHOOLED Masterfully defeated | (8) | Newsday | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 60% | L Soccer defeat | (1) | USA Today Quick | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 60% | CLEAR Like a good explanation, say | (5) | New York Times | Jul 8, 2026 |
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