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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Defeat of a sort. . 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 UPSET.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UPSET Defeat of a sort. | (5) | ||
| 10% | LOSSES Defeats | (6) | USA Today | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 10% | BESTED Defeated | (6) | Universal | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 10% | BEATS Defeats | (5) | Commuter | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 10% | ROUT Defeat | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 10% | LOSS Defeat | (4) | Commuter | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 9% | LOSE Be defeated (4) | (4) | The Sun Mini | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 9% | LOSER Defeated contestant (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 9% | ISH Sort of | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 9% | CRUSH Defeat decisively | (5) | New York Times | Jan 14, 2026 |
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